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
saltire	8	8
saltires	9	9
saltpeter	13	13
saltpeters	14	14
saltshaker	17	17
saltshakers	18	18
saltwater	13	13
saltwork	16	16
saltworks	17	17
saltwort	12	12
saltworts	13	13
salubrious	16	16
salubriously	21	21
salubriousness	21	21
salubrities	16	16
salubrity	16	16
salutarily	15	15
salutariness	15	15
salutary	12	12
salutatorian	15	15
salutatorians	16	16
salutatories	14	14
salutatory	14	14
saluter	9	9
saluters	10	10