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
epigrams	16	16
epigraph	18	18
epigrapher	20	20
epigraphers	21	21
epigraphic	23	23
epigraphical	26	26
epigraphically	31	31
epigraphies	21	21
epigraphist	21	21
epigraphists	22	22
epigraphs	19	19
epigraphy	21	21
epilator	12	12
epilators	13	13
epileptiform	25	25
epimer	12	12
epimerase	15	15
epimerases	16	16
epimere	13	13
epimeres	14	14
epimeric	17	17
epimers	13	13
epinephrin	20	20
epinephrine	21	21
epinephrines	22	22