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
outpray	13	13
outprayed	16	16
outpraying	19	19
outprays	14	14
outpreach	18	18
outpreached	21	21
outpreaches	20	20
outpreaching	24	24
outpreen	13	13
outpreened	16	16
outpreening	19	19
outpreens	14	14
outpress	12	12
outpressed	15	15
outpresses	14	14
outpressing	18	18
outprice	15	15
outpriced	17	17
outprices	16	16
outpricing	20	20
outproduce	19	19
outproduced	21	21
outproduces	20	20
outproducing	24	24
outpromise	17	17