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
ourebi	10	10
ourebis	11	11
ourie	6	6
ours	5	5
ourself	12	12
ourselves	15	15
ouster	7	7
ousters	8	8
outargue	12	12
outargued	14	14
outargues	13	13
outarguing	17	17
outbargain	17	17
outbargained	20	20
outbargaining	23	23
outbargains	18	18
outbark	15	15
outbarked	18	18
outbarking	21	21
outbarks	16	16
outboard	13	13
outboards	14	14
outbrag	13	13
outbragged	19	19
outbragging	22	22