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
saggered	13	13
saggering	16	16
saggers	11	11
saggier	11	11
sagier	8	8
saguaro	10	10
saguaros	11	11
sahuaro	10	10
sahuaros	11	11
sailboard	14	14
sailboarder	16	16
sailboarders	17	17
sailboarding	20	20
sailboards	15	15
sailboater	14	14
sailboaters	15	15
sailer	7	7
sailers	8	8
sailmaker	17	17
sailmakers	18	18
sailor	7	7
sailorly	12	12
sailors	8	8
sailplaner	16	16
sailplaners	17	17