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
erectness	13	13
erectnesses	15	15
erector	10	10
erectors	11	11
erects	9	9
erelong	11	11
eremite	10	10
eremites	11	11
eremitic	14	14
eremitical	17	17
eremitism	15	15
eremitisms	16	16
eremuri	11	11
eremurus	13	13
eremuruses	15	15
erenow	10	10
erepsin	11	11
erepsins	12	12
erethic	12	12
erethism	13	13
erethisms	14	14
erewhile	14	14
erewhiles	15	15
erg	5	5
ergastic	13	13