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
outhomering	20	20
outhomers	15	15
outhumor	15	15
outhumored	18	18
outhumoring	21	21
outhumors	16	16
outlander	13	13
outlanders	14	14
outlawries	15	15
outlawry	15	15
outlearn	11	11
outlearned	14	14
outlearning	17	17
outlearns	12	12
outlearnt	12	12
outlier	9	9
outliers	10	10
outliner	11	11
outliners	12	12
outliver	14	14
outlivers	15	15
outmaneuver	21	21
outmaneuvered	24	24
outmaneuvering	27	27
outmaneuvers	22	22