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
escorting	15	15
escorts	10	10
escritoire	13	13
escritoires	14	14
escrow	12	12
escrowed	15	15
escrowing	18	18
escrows	13	13
eserine	8	8
eserines	9	9
eskar	9	9
eskars	10	10
esker	9	9
eskers	10	10
esoteric	11	11
esoterica	12	12
esoterically	19	19
esotericism	17	17
esotericisms	18	18
espadrille	16	16
espadrilles	17	17
espalier	12	12
espaliered	15	15
espaliering	18	18
espaliers	13	13