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
erotizations	22	22
erotize	16	16
erotized	18	18
erotizes	17	17
erotizing	21	21
erotogenic	16	16
erotomania	14	14
erotomaniac	18	18
erotomanias	15	15
err	3	3
errable	11	11
errancies	13	13
errancy	13	13
errand	8	8
errands	9	9
errant	7	7
errantly	12	12
errantries	11	11
errantry	11	11
errants	8	8
errata	6	6
erratas	7	7
erratic	10	10
erratical	13	13
erratically	18	18