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
outpromised	19	19
outpromises	18	18
outpromising	22	22
outrace	11	11
outraced	13	13
outraces	12	12
outracing	16	16
outrage	10	10
outraged	12	12
outrageous	14	14
outrageously	19	19
outrageousness	19	19
outrages	11	11
outraging	15	15
outraise	9	9
outraised	11	11
outraises	10	10
outraising	14	14
outran	8	8
outrance	13	13
outrances	14	14
outrang	11	11
outrange	12	12
outranged	14	14
outranges	13	13