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
odometers	13	13
odometries	14	14
odometry	14	14
odor	5	5
odorant	9	9
odorants	10	10
odored	8	8
odorful	13	13
odoriferous	16	16
odoriferously	21	21
odoriferousness	21	21
odorize	17	17
odorized	19	19
odorizer	18	18
odorizers	19	19
odorizes	18	18
odorizing	22	22
odorless	10	10
odorous	9	9
odorously	14	14
odorousness	14	14
odors	6	6
odour	7	7
odourful	15	15
odours	8	8