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
entoderm	13	13
entodermal	16	16
entoderms	14	14
entoproct	16	16
entoprocts	17	17
entorhinal	15	15
entourage	13	13
entourages	14	14
entrails	10	10
entrain	9	9
entrained	12	12
entrainer	11	11
entrainers	12	12
entraining	15	15
entrainment	17	17
entrainments	18	18
entrains	10	10
entrance	13	13
entranced	15	15
entrancement	21	21
entrancements	22	22
entrances	14	14
entranceway	21	21
entranceways	22	22
entrancing	18	18