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
outreproduce	21	21
outreproduced	23	23
outreproduces	22	22
outreproducing	26	26
outridden	13	13
outride	9	9
outrider	10	10
outriders	11	11
outrides	10	10
outriding	14	14
outrig	9	9
outrigged	15	15
outrigger	14	14
outriggers	15	15
outrigging	18	18
outright	13	13
outrightly	18	18
outrigs	10	10
outring	11	11
outringing	17	17
outrings	12	12
outrival	14	14
outrivaled	17	17
outrivaling	20	20
outrivalled	19	19