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
scoutmasters	19	19
scowder	14	14
scowdered	17	17
scowdering	20	20
scowders	15	15
scowler	14	14
scowlers	15	15
scrabble	18	18
scrabbled	20	20
scrabbler	19	19
scrabblers	20	20
scrabbles	19	19
scrabblier	20	20
scrabbliest	21	21
scrabbling	23	23
scrabbly	20	20
scrag	10	10
scragged	16	16
scraggier	16	16
scraggiest	17	17
scragging	19	19
scragglier	18	18
scraggliest	19	19
scraggly	18	18
scraggy	16	16