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
overflow	19	19
overflowed	22	22
overflowing	25	25
overflown	21	21
overflows	20	20
overfly	17	17
overflying	23	23
overfocus	20	20
overfocused	23	23
overfocuses	22	22
overfocusing	26	26
overfond	17	17
overfoul	17	17
overfree	15	15
overfulfill	25	25
overfulfilled	28	28
overfulfilling	31	31
overfulfills	26	26
overfull	18	18
overfund	18	18
overfunded	21	21
overfunding	24	24
overfunds	19	19
overfussy	19	19
overgarment	21	21