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
overdress	14	14
overdressed	17	17
overdresses	16	16
overdressing	20	20
overdrew	16	16
overdried	15	15
overdries	14	14
overdrink	19	19
overdrinking	25	25
overdrinks	20	20
overdrive	18	18
overdrives	19	19
overdrunk	20	20
overdry	14	14
overdrying	20	20
overdub	16	16
overdubbed	23	23
overdubbing	26	26
overdubs	17	17
overdue	13	13
overdye	14	14
overdyed	16	16
overdyeing	20	20
overdyer	15	15
overdyers	16	16