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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
overstir	12	12
overstirred	16	16
overstirring	19	19
overstirs	13	13
overstock	20	20
overstocked	23	23
overstocking	26	26
overstocks	21	21
overstored	15	15
overstories	15	15
overstory	15	15
overstrain	15	15
overstrained	18	18
overstraining	21	21
overstrains	16	16
overstress	14	14
overstressed	17	17
overstresses	16	16
overstressing	20	20
overstretch	20	20
overstretched	23	23
overstretches	22	22
overstretching	26	26
overstrew	16	16
overstrewed	19	19