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
outfielders	17	17
outfigure	16	16
outfigured	18	18
outfigures	17	17
outfiguring	21	21
outfire	11	11
outfired	13	13
outfires	12	12
outfiring	16	16
outfitter	13	13
outfitters	14	14
outfrown	16	16
outfrowned	19	19
outfrowning	22	22
outfrowns	17	17
outgeneral	15	15
outgeneraled	18	18
outgeneraling	21	21
outgenerals	16	16
outglare	12	12
outglared	14	14
outglares	13	13
outglaring	17	17
outglitter	14	14
outglittered	17	17