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
ophiuroids	17	17
opisthobranch	27	27
opisthobranchs	28	28
opportune	17	17
opportunely	22	22
opportuneness	22	22
opportunism	22	22
opportunisms	23	23
opportunist	19	19
opportunistic	24	24
opportunists	20	20
opportunities	21	21
opportunity	21	21
opposer	13	13
opposers	14	14
oppress	13	13
oppressed	16	16
oppresses	15	15
oppressing	19	19
oppression	17	17
oppressions	18	18
oppressive	20	20
oppressively	25	25
oppressiveness	25	25
oppressor	15	15