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
entrenched	18	18
entrenches	17	17
entrenching	21	21
entrenchment	23	23
entrenchments	24	24
entrepot	12	12
entrepots	13	13
entrepreneur	18	18
entrepreneurial	22	22
entrepreneurs	19	19
entresol	10	10
entresols	11	11
entries	8	8
entropic	15	15
entropically	23	23
entropies	13	13
entropion	14	14
entropions	15	15
entropy	13	13
entrust	9	9
entrusted	12	12
entrusting	15	15
entrustment	17	17
entrustments	18	18
entrusts	10	10