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
outcrowded	19	19
outcrowding	22	22
outcrowds	17	17
outcrowed	17	17
outcrowing	20	20
outcrows	15	15
outcry	12	12
outcrying	18	18
outcurse	13	13
outcursed	15	15
outcurses	14	14
outcursing	18	18
outcurve	17	17
outcurves	18	18
outdare	9	9
outdared	11	11
outdares	10	10
outdaring	14	14
outdeliver	17	17
outdelivered	20	20
outdelivering	23	23
outdelivers	18	18
outdoer	9	9
outdoers	10	10
outdoor	9	9