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
ossetras	8	8
ossicular	14	14
ossifier	11	11
ossifiers	12	12
ossifrage	14	14
ossifrages	15	15
ossuaries	10	10
ossuary	10	10
ostensoria	11	11
ostensorium	16	16
osteoarthritic	19	19
osteoarthritis	16	16
osteoporoses	15	15
osteoporosis	15	15
osteoporotic	18	18
osteosarcoma	18	18
osteosarcomas	19	19
ostiaries	9	9
ostiary	9	9
ostiolar	9	9
ostler	7	7
ostlers	8	8
ostmark	14	14
ostmarks	15	15
ostraca	10	10