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
observer	15	15
observers	16	16
observes	15	15
observing	19	19
observingly	24	24
obsessor	11	11
obsessors	12	12
obstetric	15	15
obstetrical	18	18
obstetrically	23	23
obstetrician	19	19
obstetricians	20	20
obstetrics	16	16
obstreperous	19	19
obstreperously	24	24
obstruct	15	15
obstructed	18	18
obstructing	21	21
obstruction	19	19
obstructionism	25	25
obstructionisms	26	26
obstructionist	22	22
obstructionists	23	23
obstructions	20	20
obstructive	22	22