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
outmarch	17	17
outmarched	20	20
outmarches	19	19
outmarching	23	23
outnumber	18	18
outnumbered	21	21
outnumbering	24	24
outnumbers	19	19
outorganize	24	24
outorganized	26	26
outorganizes	25	25
outorganizing	29	29
outperform	20	20
outperforming	26	26
outperforms	21	21
outport	11	11
outports	12	12
outpour	12	12
outpoured	15	15
outpouring	18	18
outpours	13	13
outpower	15	15
outpowered	18	18
outpowering	21	21
outpowers	16	16