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
outrun	9	9
outrung	12	12
outrunning	17	17
outruns	10	10
outrush	11	11
outrushed	14	14
outrushes	13	13
outrushing	17	17
outsavor	13	13
outsavored	16	16
outsavoring	19	19
outsavors	14	14
outscore	12	12
outscored	14	14
outscores	13	13
outscoring	17	17
outscorn	13	13
outscorned	16	16
outscorning	19	19
outscorns	14	14
outsert	8	8
outserts	9	9
outserve	13	13
outserved	15	15
outserves	14	14