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
outglittering	20	20
outglitters	15	15
outgrew	13	13
outgrin	11	11
outgrinned	16	16
outgrinning	19	19
outgrins	12	12
outgross	11	11
outgrossed	14	14
outgrosses	13	13
outgrossing	17	17
outgroup	15	15
outgroups	16	16
outgrow	13	13
outgrowing	19	19
outgrown	15	15
outgrows	14	14
outgrowth	17	17
outgrowths	18	18
outhear	10	10
outheard	12	12
outhearing	16	16
outhears	11	11
outhomer	14	14
outhomered	17	17