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
overseeing	17	17
overseen	13	13
overseer	12	12
overseers	13	13
oversees	12	12
oversell	14	14
overselling	20	20
oversells	15	15
oversensitive	22	22
oversensitivity	26	26
overserious	16	16
overseriously	21	21
overservice	22	22
overserviced	24	24
overservices	23	23
overservicing	27	27
overset	11	11
oversets	12	12
oversetting	18	18
oversew	14	14
oversewed	17	17
oversewing	20	20
oversewn	16	16
oversews	15	15
oversexed	21	21