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
outstride	11	11
outstrides	12	12
outstriding	16	16
outstrip	12	12
outstripped	19	19
outstripping	22	22
outstrips	13	13
outstrode	11	11
outsware	12	12
outswear	12	12
outswearing	18	18
outswears	13	13
outswore	12	12
outsworn	13	13
outthrew	14	14
outthrob	14	14
outthrobbed	21	21
outthrobbing	24	24
outthrobs	15	15
outthrow	14	14
outthrowing	20	20
outthrown	16	16
outthrows	15	15
outtower	12	12
outtowered	15	15