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
epatered	12	12
epatering	15	15
epaters	10	10
epeiric	13	13
epeirogenic	20	20
epeirogenically	28	28
epeirogenies	18	18
epeirogeny	18	18
epergne	13	13
epergnes	14	14
ephedra	13	13
ephedras	14	14
ephedrin	15	15
ephedrine	16	16
ephedrines	17	17
ephedrins	16	16
ephemera	16	16
ephemerae	17	17
ephemeral	18	18
ephemeralities	23	23
ephemerality	23	23
ephemerally	23	23
ephemerals	19	19
ephemeras	17	17
ephemerid	18	18