Words with the letter R

The letter R is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language and is worth 1 point in Scrabble. While it doesn't carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a powerful tool for building and extending words. R appears frequently at the beginning and end of words, making it useful for forming words like are, rat, roar, and row. It's also helpful for pluralizing or conjugating verbs, such as turning bake into baker or care into cared. Because of its flexibility, having an R on your rack helps you adapt to the board and take advantage of openings quickly.

Strategically, the letter R is excellent for making hook plays—adding it to the end of a word like cat to form cart or ear to create earn. It also works well in compound words and in prefixes or suffixes like re-, -er, and -ar, which can boost your scoring potential when combined with premium squares. While R might not add a big number to your total by itself, it plays a crucial supporting role in building longer words and maximizing the value of your high-point tiles. Mastering its use helps maintain strong board control and steady scoring throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
enrols	8	8
enroot	7	7
enrooted	10	10
enrooting	13	13
enroots	8	8
enscroll	14	14
enscrolled	17	17
enscrolling	20	20
enscrolls	15	15
enserf	10	10
enserfed	13	13
enserfing	16	16
enserfment	18	18
enserfments	19	19
enserfs	11	11
enshrine	12	12
enshrined	14	14
enshrinee	13	13
enshrinees	14	14
enshrinement	20	20
enshrinements	21	21
enshrines	13	13
enshrining	17	17
enshroud	13	13
enshrouded	16	16