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
outbrags	14	14
outbrave	16	16
outbraved	18	18
outbraves	17	17
outbraving	21	21
outbrawl	16	16
outbrawled	19	19
outbrawling	22	22
outbrawls	17	17
outbreak	16	16
outbreaks	17	17
outbred	12	12
outbreed	13	13
outbreeding	19	19
outbreeds	14	14
outbribe	15	15
outbribed	17	17
outbribes	16	16
outbribing	20	20
outburn	13	13
outburned	16	16
outburning	19	19
outburns	14	14
outburnt	14	14
outburst	13	13