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
overrigid	16	16
overripe	15	15
overrode	13	13
overrude	14	14
overruff	19	19
overruffed	22	22
overruffing	25	25
overruffs	20	20
overrule	14	14
overruled	16	16
overrules	15	15
overruling	19	19
overrun	13	13
overrunning	21	21
overruns	14	14
overs	9	9
oversad	12	12
oversale	13	13
oversales	14	14
oversalt	13	13
oversalted	16	16
oversalting	19	19
oversalts	14	14
oversanguine	21	21
oversaturate	17	17