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
esparto	10	10
espartos	11	11
esperance	16	16
esperances	17	17
espoir	9	9
espoirs	10	10
espouser	12	12
espousers	13	13
espresso	11	11
espressos	12	12
esprit	9	9
esprits	10	10
esquire	17	17
esquired	19	19
esquires	18	18
esquiring	22	22
essayer	9	9
essayers	10	10
establisher	17	17
establishers	18	18
ester	5	5
esterase	8	8
esterases	9	9
esterification	21	21
esterifications	22	22