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
schizophrene	32	32
schizophrenes	33	33
schizophrenia	33	33
schizophrenias	34	34
schizophrenic	36	36
schizophrenics	37	37
schizzier	32	32
schleppier	22	22
schliere	14	14
schlieren	16	16
schlierens	17	17
schlieric	18	18
schlockier	23	23
schlumpier	23	23
schmaltzier	29	29
schmalzier	28	28
schmear	15	15
schmeared	18	18
schmearing	21	21
schmears	16	16
schmeer	15	15
schmeered	18	18
schmeering	21	21
schmeers	16	16
schmoozer	26	26