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
overlengthened	26	26
overlengthening	29	29
overlengthens	24	24
overlent	14	14
overlet	12	12
overlets	13	13
overletting	19	19
overlewd	17	17
overlie	12	12
overlies	13	13
overlight	18	18
overlighted	21	21
overlighting	24	24
overlights	19	19
overlit	12	12
overliteral	17	17
overliterary	19	19
overlive	17	17
overlived	19	19
overlives	18	18
overliving	22	22
overload	14	14
overloaded	17	17
overloading	20	20
overloads	15	15