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
oximeters	19	19
oximetries	20	20
oximetry	20	20
oxpecker	25	25
oxpeckers	26	26
oxter	12	12
oxters	13	13
oxygenator	22	22
oxygenators	23	23
oxyhydrogen	28	28
oxymora	19	19
oxymoron	21	21
oxymoronic	26	26
oxymoronically	34	34
oxymorons	22	22
oxytetracycline	34	34
oxytrope	20	20
oxytropes	21	21
oxyuriases	20	20
oxyuriasis	20	20
oyer	6	6
oyers	7	7
oyster	8	8
oystercatcher	23	23
oystercatchers	24	24