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
erosional	11	11
erosionally	16	16
erosions	9	9
erosive	11	11
erosiveness	16	16
erosivities	15	15
erosivity	15	15
erotic	9	9
erotica	10	10
erotical	12	12
erotically	17	17
eroticism	15	15
eroticisms	16	16
eroticist	12	12
eroticists	13	13
eroticization	26	26
eroticizations	27	27
eroticize	21	21
eroticized	23	23
eroticizes	22	22
eroticizing	26	26
erotics	10	10
erotism	10	10
erotisms	11	11
erotization	21	21