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
ovulatory	17	17
owleries	12	12
owlery	12	12
owlier	10	10
owner	9	9
owners	10	10
ownership	18	18
ownerships	19	19
oxcart	16	16
oxcarts	17	17
oxer	11	11
oxers	12	12
oxford	17	17
oxfords	18	18
oxheart	16	16
oxhearts	17	17
oxherd	16	16
oxherds	17	17
oxidiser	16	16
oxidisers	17	17
oxidizer	25	25
oxidizers	26	26
oxidoreductase	27	27
oxidoreductases	28	28
oximeter	18	18