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
outserving	18	18
outsider	10	10
outsiderness	15	15
outsiders	11	11
outskirt	13	13
outskirts	14	14
outsmart	12	12
outsmarted	15	15
outsmarting	18	18
outsmarts	13	13
outsnore	10	10
outsnored	12	12
outsnores	11	11
outsnoring	15	15
outsoar	8	8
outsoared	11	11
outsoaring	14	14
outsoars	9	9
outsource	14	14
outsourced	16	16
outsources	15	15
outsourcing	19	19
outsparkle	19	19
outsparkled	21	21
outsparkles	20	20