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
sacrifice	18	18
sacrificed	20	20
sacrificer	19	19
sacrificers	20	20
sacrifices	19	19
sacrificial	21	21
sacrificially	26	26
sacrificing	23	23
sacrilege	15	15
sacrileges	16	16
sacrilegious	19	19
sacrilegiously	24	24
sacring	13	13
sacrings	14	14
sacrist	10	10
sacristan	13	13
sacristans	14	14
sacristies	13	13
sacrists	11	11
sacristy	13	13
sacroiliac	17	17
sacroiliacs	18	18
sacrosanct	17	17
sacrosanctities	22	22
sacrosanctity	22	22