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
eutrophy	16	16
evader	11	11
evaders	12	12
evaluator	15	15
evaluators	16	16
evaporate	16	16
evaporated	18	18
evaporates	17	17
evaporating	21	21
evaporation	19	19
evaporations	20	20
evaporative	22	22
evaporator	17	17
evaporators	18	18
evaporite	16	16
evaporites	17	17
evaporitic	20	20
evener	11	11
eveners	12	12
eventer	12	12
eventers	13	13
ever	8	8
everblooming	26	26
everduring	19	19
everglade	17	17