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
oversize	21	21
oversized	23	23
oversizes	22	22
overskirt	17	17
overskirts	18	18
oversleep	17	17
oversleeping	23	23
oversleeps	18	18
overslept	17	17
overslip	16	16
overslipped	23	23
overslipping	26	26
overslips	17	17
overslipt	17	17
overslow	16	16
oversmoke	20	20
oversmoked	22	22
oversmokes	21	21
oversmoking	25	25
oversoak	16	16
oversoaked	19	19
oversoaking	22	22
oversoaks	17	17
oversoft	15	15
oversold	14	14