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
everything	21	21
everyway	19	19
everywhere	21	21
everywoman	23	23
evictor	14	14
evictors	15	15
evidentiary	19	19
evildoer	14	14
evildoers	15	15
eviler	11	11
eviller	13	13
eviscerate	17	17
eviscerated	19	19
eviscerates	18	18
eviscerating	22	22
evisceration	20	20
eviscerations	21	21
evocator	15	15
evocators	16	16
evoker	14	14
evokers	15	15
evolutionarily	24	24
evolutionary	21	21
evolver	16	16
evolvers	17	17