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
scraps	12	12
scratch	15	15
scratchboard	24	24
scratchboards	25	25
scratched	18	18
scratcher	17	17
scratchers	18	18
scratches	17	17
scratchier	18	18
scratchiest	19	19
scratchily	21	21
scratchiness	21	21
scratching	21	21
scratchy	18	18
scravel	15	15
scraveled	18	18
scraveling	21	21
scravels	16	16
scrawb	15	15
scrawbed	18	18
scrawbing	21	21
scrawbs	16	16
scrawl	13	13
scrawled	16	16
scrawler	15	15