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
obstructiveness	27	27
obstructor	17	17
obstructors	18	18
obstructs	16	16
obtainer	12	12
obtainers	13	13
obtrude	12	12
obtruded	14	14
obtruder	13	13
obtruders	14	14
obtrudes	13	13
obtruding	17	17
obtrusion	14	14
obtrusions	15	15
obtrusive	17	17
obtrusively	22	22
obtrusiveness	22	22
obtrusivenesses	24	24
obturate	12	12
obturated	14	14
obturates	13	13
obturating	17	17
obturation	15	15
obturations	16	16
obturator	13	13