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
outbursts	14	14
outcaper	15	15
outcapered	18	18
outcapering	21	21
outcapers	16	16
outcharm	17	17
outcharmed	20	20
outcharming	23	23
outcharms	18	18
outcrawl	16	16
outcrawled	19	19
outcrawling	22	22
outcrawls	17	17
outcried	13	13
outcries	12	12
outcrop	14	14
outcropped	21	21
outcropping	24	24
outcrops	15	15
outcross	12	12
outcrossed	15	15
outcrosses	14	14
outcrossing	18	18
outcrow	14	14
outcrowd	16	16