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
octarchies	18	18
octarchy	18	18
octogenarian	19	19
octogenarians	20	20
octonaries	14	14
octonary	14	14
octothorp	17	17
octothorpe	18	18
octothorpes	19	19
octothorps	18	18
octroi	9	9
octrois	10	10
ocular	11	11
ocularist	14	14
ocularists	15	15
ocularly	16	16
oculars	12	12
oculomotor	18	18
odder	7	7
oddsmaker	18	18
oddsmakers	19	19
odiferous	14	14
odograph	16	16
odographs	17	17
odometer	12	12