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
esterified	14	14
esterifies	13	13
esterify	13	13
esterifying	19	19
esters	6	6
estimator	12	12
estimators	13	13
estovers	12	12
estradiol	11	11
estradiols	12	12
estragon	11	11
estragons	12	12
estral	7	7
estrange	11	11
estranged	13	13
estrangement	19	19
estrangements	20	20
estranger	12	12
estrangers	13	13
estranges	12	12
estranging	16	16
estray	8	8
estrayed	11	11
estraying	14	14
estrays	9	9