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
obduracies	18	18
obduracy	18	18
obdurate	13	13
obdurately	18	18
obdurateness	18	18
obeyer	11	11
obeyers	12	12
obfuscatory	23	23
obituaries	14	14
obituarist	14	14
obituarists	15	15
obituary	14	14
objector	23	23
objectors	24	24
objurgate	24	24
objurgated	26	26
objurgates	25	25
objurgating	29	29
objurgation	27	27
objurgations	28	28
objurgatory	28	28
oblatory	14	14
obligatorily	21	21
obligatory	18	18
obliger	13	13