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
saintlier	11	11
saker	9	9
sakers	10	10
salamander	16	16
salamanders	17	17
salamandrine	19	19
salariat	9	9
salariats	10	10
salaried	10	10
salaries	9	9
salary	9	9
salarying	15	15
salaryman	16	16
salarymen	16	16
saleratus	11	11
saleratuses	13	13
saleroom	12	12
salerooms	13	13
salesclerk	19	19
salesclerks	20	20
salesperson	16	16
salespersons	17	17
salesroom	13	13
salesrooms	14	14
salinometer	16	16