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
outranging	17	17
outrank	13	13
outranked	16	16
outranking	19	19
outranks	14	14
outrate	8	8
outrated	10	10
outrates	9	9
outrating	13	13
outrave	12	12
outraved	14	14
outraves	13	13
outraving	17	17
outre	6	6
outreach	14	14
outreached	17	17
outreaches	16	16
outreaching	20	20
outread	9	9
outreading	15	15
outreads	10	10
outrebound	17	17
outrebounded	20	20
outrebounding	23	23
outrebounds	18	18