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
onerously	14	14
onerousness	14	14
onerousnesses	16	16
onery	8	8
onlooker	14	14
onlookers	15	15
onrush	10	10
onrushes	12	12
onrushing	16	16
onscreen	13	13
onshore	10	10
onstream	12	12
onward	11	11
onwards	12	12
onychophoran	26	26
onychophorans	27	27
oophorectomies	25	25
oophorectomy	25	25
oorali	7	7
ooralis	8	8
oorie	5	5
oosperm	13	13
oosperms	14	14
oosphere	13	13
oospheres	14	14