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
scoundrel	16	16
scoundrelly	21	21
scoundrels	17	17
scour	9	9
scoured	12	12
scourer	11	11
scourers	12	12
scourge	13	13
scourged	15	15
scourger	14	14
scourgers	15	15
scourges	14	14
scourging	18	18
scouring	15	15
scourings	16	16
scours	10	10
scoutcraft	20	20
scoutcrafts	21	21
scouter	11	11
scouters	12	12
scouther	14	14
scouthered	17	17
scouthering	20	20
scouthers	15	15
scoutmaster	18	18