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
entry	8	8
entryway	16	16
entryways	17	17
enumerability	24	24
enumerable	19	19
enumerate	14	14
enumerated	16	16
enumerates	15	15
enumerating	19	19
enumeration	17	17
enumerations	18	18
enumerative	20	20
enumerator	15	15
enumerators	16	16
enunciator	16	16
enunciators	17	17
enure	7	7
enured	9	9
enures	8	8
enureses	10	10
enuresis	10	10
enuresises	12	12
enuretic	13	13
enuretics	14	14
enuring	12	12