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
oceanaria	13	13
oceanarium	18	18
oceanariums	19	19
oceanfront	18	18
oceanfronts	19	19
oceanographer	24	24
oceanographers	25	25
oceanographic	27	27
oceanographical	30	30
oceanographies	25	25
oceanography	25	25
ocellar	12	12
ocher	10	10
ochered	13	13
ochering	16	16
ocherish	15	15
ocheroid	14	14
ocherous	14	14
ochers	11	11
ochery	13	13
ochlocracies	24	24
ochlocracy	24	24
ochlocrat	18	18
ochlocratic	23	23
ochlocratical	26	26