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
offerings	18	18
offeror	13	13
offerors	14	14
offers	12	12
offertories	17	17
offertory	17	17
officeholder	25	25
officeholders	26	26
officer	16	16
officered	19	19
officering	22	22
officers	17	17
officiaries	20	20
officiary	20	20
offprint	18	18
offprinted	21	21
offprinting	24	24
offprints	19	19
offramp	19	19
offramps	20	20
offscouring	24	24
offscourings	25	25
offscreen	19	19
offshore	16	16
offshores	17	17