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
overshadow	20	20
overshadowed	23	23
overshadowing	26	26
overshadows	21	21
overshirt	15	15
overshirts	16	16
overshoe	14	14
overshoes	15	15
overshoot	15	15
overshooting	21	21
overshoots	16	16
overshot	14	14
overshots	15	15
oversick	19	19
overside	13	13
oversides	14	14
oversight	17	17
oversights	18	18
oversimple	21	21
oversimplified	29	29
oversimplifies	28	28
oversimplify	28	28
oversimplifying	34	34
oversimplistic	28	28
oversimply	23	23