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
eructated	14	14
eructates	13	13
eructating	17	17
eructation	15	15
eructations	16	16
eructed	12	12
eructing	15	15
eructs	10	10
erudite	9	9
eruditely	14	14
erudition	12	12
eruditions	13	13
erugo	8	8
erugos	9	9
erumpent	16	16
erupt	9	9
erupted	12	12
eruptible	17	17
erupting	15	15
eruption	13	13
eruptions	14	14
eruptive	16	16
eruptively	21	21
eruptives	17	17
erupts	10	10