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
olfactometer	22	22
olfactometers	23	23
olfactorily	21	21
olfactory	18	18
oligarch	16	16
oligarchic	21	21
oligarchical	24	24
oligarchies	19	19
oligarchs	17	17
oligarchy	19	19
oligodendrocyte	26	26
oligodendroglia	24	24
oligomer	14	14
oligomeric	19	19
oligomerization	31	31
oligomers	15	15
oligosaccharide	27	27
oligotrophic	23	23
oliguria	12	12
oligurias	13	13
oliguric	15	15
olivary	14	14
oloroso	8	8
olorosos	9	9
omber	11	11