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
outdrinking	21	21
outdrinks	16	16
outdrive	14	14
outdriven	16	16
outdrives	15	15
outdriving	19	19
outdrop	12	12
outdropped	19	19
outdropping	22	22
outdrops	13	13
outdrove	14	14
outdrunk	16	16
outearn	9	9
outearned	12	12
outearning	15	15
outearns	10	10
outer	6	6
outercoat	13	13
outercoats	14	14
outercourse	16	16
outercourses	17	17
outermost	13	13
outers	7	7
outerwear	13	13
outfielder	16	16