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
savoured	14	14
savourer	13	13
savourers	14	14
savourier	14	14
savouries	14	14
savouriest	15	15
savouring	17	17
savours	12	12
savoury	14	14
savvier	15	15
sawer	8	8
sawers	9	9
sawgrass	13	13
sawgrasses	15	15
sawhorse	13	13
sawhorses	14	14
sawtimber	18	18
sawtimbers	19	19
sawyer	11	11
sawyers	12	12
saxhorn	17	17
saxhorns	18	18
saxifrage	21	21
saxifrages	22	22
sayer	7	7