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
scores	9	9
scoria	9	9
scoriaceous	18	18
scoriae	10	10
scorified	16	16
scorifies	15	15
scorify	15	15
scorifying	21	21
scoring	13	13
scorings	14	14
scorn	9	9
scorned	12	12
scorner	11	11
scorners	12	12
scornful	17	17
scornfully	22	22
scornfulness	22	22
scorning	15	15
scorns	10	10
scorpaenid	18	18
scorpaenids	19	19
scorpion	15	15
scorpions	16	16
scoter	9	9
scoters	10	10