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
erythroblast	20	20
erythroblastic	25	25
erythroblasts	21	21
erythrocyte	20	20
erythrocytes	21	21
erythrocytic	24	24
erythroid	14	14
erythromycin	25	25
erythromycins	26	26
erythron	13	13
erythrons	14	14
erythropoieses	21	21
erythropoiesis	21	21
erythropoietic	24	24
erythropoietin	22	22
erythropoietins	23	23
erythrosin	15	15
erythrosine	16	16
erythrosines	17	17
erythrosins	16	16
escadrille	16	16
escadrilles	17	17
escalader	14	14
escaladers	15	15
escalator	13	13