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
enterics	12	12
entering	12	12
enteritides	13	13
enteritis	10	10
enteritises	12	12
enterobacteria	21	21
enterobacterial	23	23
enterobacterium	26	26
enterobiases	16	16
enterobiasis	16	16
enterococcal	23	23
enterococci	21	21
enterococcus	23	23
enterocoel	15	15
enterocoele	16	16
enterocoeles	17	17
enterocoelic	20	20
enterocoelous	19	19
enterocoels	16	16
enterocolitis	18	18
enterocolitises	20	20
enterogastrone	18	18
enterogastrones	19	19
enterokinase	18	18
enterokinases	19	19