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
scrap	11	11
scrapbook	22	22
scrapbooks	23	23
scrape	12	12
scraped	14	14
scraper	13	13
scrapers	14	14
scrapes	13	13
scrapie	13	13
scrapies	14	14
scraping	17	17
scrapings	18	18
scrappage	20	20
scrappages	21	21
scrapped	18	18
scrapper	17	17
scrappers	18	18
scrappier	18	18
scrappiest	19	19
scrappily	21	21
scrappiness	21	21
scrapping	21	21
scrapple	18	18
scrapples	19	19
scrappy	18	18