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
enteron	9	9
enterons	10	10
enteropathies	19	19
enteropathy	19	19
enterostomal	17	17
enterostomies	17	17
enterostomy	17	17
enterotoxigenic	29	29
enterotoxin	20	20
enterotoxins	21	21
enteroviral	17	17
enterovirus	17	17
enteroviruses	19	19
enterprise	14	14
enterpriser	15	15
enterprisers	16	16
enterprises	15	15
enterprising	19	19
enters	7	7
entertain	11	11
entertained	14	14
entertainer	13	13
entertainers	14	14
entertaining	17	17
entertainingly	22	22