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
omnirange	16	16
omniranges	17	17
omnivora	16	16
omnivore	16	16
omnivores	17	17
omnivorous	19	19
omnivorously	24	24
onager	9	9
onagers	10	10
onagri	9	9
onboard	12	12
onboarded	15	15
onboarding	18	18
onboards	13	13
onchocerciases	26	26
onchocerciasis	26	26
ondogram	15	15
ondograms	16	16
oneiric	11	11
oneirically	19	19
oneiromancies	21	21
oneiromancy	21	21
onerier	8	8
oneriest	9	9
onerous	9	9