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
outwards	13	13
outwarred	14	14
outwarring	17	17
outwars	11	11
outwear	11	11
outwearied	15	15
outwearies	14	14
outwearing	17	17
outwears	12	12
outweary	14	14
outwearying	20	20
outwhirl	15	15
outwhirled	18	18
outwhirling	21	21
outwhirls	16	16
outwore	11	11
outwork	15	15
outworked	18	18
outworker	17	17
outworkers	18	18
outworking	21	21
outworks	16	16
outworn	12	12
outwrestle	15	15
outwrestled	17	17