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
oersted	8	8
oersteds	9	9
oestrin	8	8
oestrins	9	9
oestriol	9	9
oestriols	10	10
oestrone	9	9
oestrones	10	10
oestrous	9	9
oestrual	10	10
oestrum	11	11
oestrums	12	12
oestrus	8	8
oestruses	10	10
oeuvre	11	11
oeuvres	12	12
offender	16	16
offenders	17	17
offer	11	11
offered	14	14
offeree	13	13
offerees	14	14
offerer	13	13
offerers	14	14
offering	17	17