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
overblew	19	19
overblouse	19	19
overblouses	20	20
overblow	19	19
overblowing	25	25
overblown	21	21
overblows	20	20
overboard	17	17
overboil	16	16
overboiled	19	19
overboiling	22	22
overboils	17	17
overbold	17	17
overbook	19	19
overbooked	22	22
overbooking	25	25
overbooks	20	20
overboot	15	15
overboots	16	16
overbore	15	15
overborn	16	16
overborne	17	17
overborrow	20	20
overborrowed	23	23
overborrowing	26	26