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
overexposed	26	26
overexposes	25	25
overexposing	29	29
overexposure	27	27
overexposures	28	28
overextend	23	23
overextended	26	26
overextending	29	29
overextends	24	24
overextension	26	26
overextensions	27	27
overextraction	29	29
overextractions	30	30
overextravagant	33	33
overexuberant	29	29
overfamiliar	23	23
overfamiliarity	28	28
overfar	14	14
overfast	15	15
overfastidious	23	23
overfat	14	14
overfatigue	21	21
overfatigued	23	23
overfatigues	22	22
overfear	15	15