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
salinometers	17	17
salivary	15	15
salivator	14	14
salivators	15	15
sallier	9	9
salliers	10	10
sallower	13	13
salmonberries	21	21
salmonberry	21	21
salometer	13	13
salometers	14	14
saltarello	13	13
saltarellos	14	14
saltatorial	13	13
saltatory	12	12
saltcellar	16	16
saltcellars	17	17
salter	7	7
salteries	10	10
saltern	9	9
salterns	10	10
salters	8	8
saltery	10	10
saltier	8	8
saltiers	9	9