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
scooter	10	10
scootered	13	13
scootering	16	16
scooters	11	11
scorbutic	19	19
scorch	14	14
scorched	17	17
scorcher	16	16
scorchers	17	17
scorches	16	16
scorching	20	20
scorchingly	25	25
score	8	8
scoreboard	17	17
scoreboards	18	18
scorecard	16	16
scorecards	17	17
scored	10	10
scorekeeper	21	21
scorekeepers	22	22
scoreless	13	13
scorepad	15	15
scorepads	16	16
scorer	9	9
scorers	10	10