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
outwrestles	16	16
outwrestling	20	20
outwrit	11	11
outwrite	12	12
outwrites	13	13
outwriting	17	17
outwritten	15	15
outwrote	12	12
outwrought	19	19
ovarial	12	12
ovarian	12	12
ovariectomies	23	23
ovariectomized	34	34
ovariectomy	23	23
ovaries	11	11
ovariole	13	13
ovarioles	14	14
ovariotomies	19	19
ovariotomy	19	19
ovaritides	15	15
ovaritis	12	12
ovary	11	11
ovenbird	17	17
ovenbirds	18	18
ovenproof	20	20