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
ostracise	12	12
ostracised	14	14
ostracises	13	13
ostracising	17	17
ostracism	15	15
ostracisms	16	16
ostracize	21	21
ostracized	23	23
ostracizes	22	22
ostracizing	26	26
ostracod	12	12
ostracode	13	13
ostracoderm	18	18
ostracoderms	19	19
ostracodes	14	14
ostracods	13	13
ostracon	12	12
ostraka	11	11
ostrakon	13	13
ostrich	12	12
ostriches	14	14
ostrichlike	21	21
other	7	7
othered	10	10
otherguess	15	15