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
outtowering	18	18
outtowers	13	13
outtrade	10	10
outtraded	12	12
outtrades	11	11
outtrading	15	15
outtrick	16	16
outtricked	19	19
outtricking	22	22
outtricks	17	17
outtrot	8	8
outtrots	9	9
outtrotted	12	12
outtrotting	15	15
outtrump	16	16
outtrumped	19	19
outtrumping	22	22
outtrumps	17	17
outturn	10	10
outturns	11	11
outwar	10	10
outward	12	12
outwardly	17	17
outwardness	17	17
outwardnesses	19	19