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
eruv	9	9
eruvim	14	14
eruvs	10	10
ervil	10	10
ervils	11	11
eryngium	17	17
eryngiums	18	18
eryngo	11	11
eryngoes	13	13
eryngos	12	12
erysipelas	16	16
erysipelases	18	18
erythema	15	15
erythemas	16	16
erythematous	20	20
erythorbate	18	18
erythorbates	19	19
erythremia	17	17
erythremias	18	18
erythrism	16	16
erythrismal	19	19
erythrisms	17	17
erythristic	18	18
erythrite	13	13
erythrites	14	14