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
equimolar	23	23
equiponderant	29	29
equipper	24	24
equippers	25	25
equiprobable	32	32
equivocator	28	28
equivocators	29	29
er	2	2
era	3	3
eradiate	9	9
eradiated	11	11
eradiates	10	10
eradiating	14	14
eradicable	18	18
eradicate	13	13
eradicated	15	15
eradicates	14	14
eradicating	18	18
eradication	16	16
eradications	17	17
eradicator	14	14
eradicators	15	15
eras	4	4
erasability	17	17
erasable	12	12