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
scarey	11	11
scarf	11	11
scarfed	14	14
scarfer	13	13
scarfers	14	14
scarfing	17	17
scarfpin	18	18
scarfpins	19	19
scarfs	12	12
scarfskin	20	20
scarfskins	21	21
scarier	10	10
scariest	11	11
scarification	23	23
scarifications	24	24
scarified	16	16
scarifier	15	15
scarifiers	16	16
scarifies	15	15
scarify	15	15
scarifying	21	21
scarifyingly	26	26
scarily	13	13
scaring	13	13
scariose	11	11