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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
scaramouch	22	22
scaramouche	23	23
scaramouches	24	24
scarce	12	12
scarcely	17	17
scarceness	17	17
scarcer	13	13
scarcest	14	14
scarcities	16	16
scarcity	16	16
scare	8	8
scarecrow	18	18
scarecrows	19	19
scared	10	10
scareder	12	12
scaredest	13	13
scarehead	15	15
scareheads	16	16
scaremonger	20	20
scaremongering	26	26
scaremongerings	27	27
scaremongers	21	21
scarer	9	9
scarers	10	10
scares	9	9