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
savageries	16	16
savagery	16	16
savarin	12	12
savarins	13	13
saver	9	9
savers	10	10
savior	10	10
saviors	11	11
saviour	12	12
saviours	13	13
savor	9	9
savored	12	12
savorer	11	11
savorers	12	12
savorier	12	12
savories	12	12
savoriest	13	13
savorily	15	15
savoriness	15	15
savoring	15	15
savorless	14	14
savorous	13	13
savors	10	10
savory	12	12
savour	11	11