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
outsparkling	24	24
outspread	14	14
outspreading	20	20
outspreads	15	15
outsprint	14	14
outsprinted	17	17
outsprinting	20	20
outsprints	15	15
outstare	9	9
outstared	11	11
outstares	10	10
outstaring	14	14
outstart	9	9
outstarted	12	12
outstarting	15	15
outstarts	10	10
outsteer	9	9
outsteered	12	12
outsteering	15	15
outsteers	10	10
outstretch	16	16
outstretched	19	19
outstretches	18	18
outstretching	22	22
outstridden	15	15