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
salutiferous	18	18
salvager	15	15
salvagers	16	16
salvarsan	15	15
salvarsans	16	16
salver	11	11
salverform	21	21
salvers	12	12
salvor	11	11
salvors	12	12
salwar	10	10
salwars	11	11
samara	9	9
samaras	10	10
samarium	15	15
samariums	16	16
samarskite	17	17
samarskites	18	18
sambar	12	12
sambars	13	13
sambhar	15	15
sambhars	16	16
sambhur	16	16
sambhurs	17	17
sambur	13	13