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
entrant	9	9
entrants	10	10
entrap	10	10
entrapment	18	18
entrapments	19	19
entrapped	17	17
entrapping	20	20
entraps	11	11
entreat	8	8
entreated	11	11
entreaties	11	11
entreating	14	14
entreatingly	19	19
entreatment	16	16
entreatments	17	17
entreats	9	9
entreaty	11	11
entrechat	15	15
entrechats	16	16
entrecote	13	13
entrecotes	14	14
entree	7	7
entrees	8	8
entremets	13	13
entrench	15	15