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
obturators	14	14
obtuser	11	11
obverse	14	14
obversely	19	19
obverses	15	15
obvert	13	13
obverted	16	16
obverting	19	19
obverts	14	14
obviator	15	15
obviators	16	16
ocarina	11	11
ocarinas	12	12
occulter	16	16
occulters	17	17
occupier	18	18
occupiers	19	19
occur	12	12
occurred	16	16
occurrence	21	21
occurrences	22	22
occurrent	17	17
occurrents	18	18
occurring	19	19
occurs	13	13