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
samburs	14	14
samier	9	9
samovar	14	14
samovars	15	15
samphire	16	16
samphires	17	17
sampler	14	14
samplers	15	15
samsara	10	10
samsaras	11	11
samsaric	14	14
samskara	15	15
samskaras	16	16
samurai	11	11
samurais	12	12
sanatoria	10	10
sanatorium	15	15
sanatoriums	16	16
sanctifier	17	17
sanctifiers	18	18
sanctuaries	16	16
sanctuary	16	16
sandarac	13	13
sandaracs	14	14
sandbagger	19	19