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
orthotist	11	11
orthotists	12	12
orthotropous	18	18
ortolan	9	9
ortolans	10	10
orts	4	4
oryx	13	13
oryxes	15	15
orzo	13	13
orzos	14	14
osar	4	4
oscar	8	8
oscars	9	9
oscillator	15	15
oscillators	16	16
oscillatory	18	18
oscillogram	21	21
oscillograms	22	22
oscillograph	24	24
oscillographic	29	29
oscillographies	27	27
oscillographs	25	25
oscillography	27	27
oscular	12	12
osculatory	17	17