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
santeros	9	9
santir	7	7
santirs	8	8
santoor	8	8
santoors	9	9
santour	9	9
santours	10	10
santur	8	8
santurs	9	9
saponifier	17	17
saponifiers	18	18
sapor	8	8
saporous	12	12
sapors	9	9
sapour	10	10
sapours	11	11
sapper	12	12
sappers	13	13
sapphire	16	16
sapphires	17	17
sapphirine	19	19
sappier	13	13
sapremia	14	14
sapremias	15	15
sapremic	17	17