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
screenshots	17	17
screenwriter	19	19
screenwriters	20	20
screes	9	9
screw	11	11
screwball	20	20
screwballs	21	21
screwbean	19	19
screwbeans	20	20
screwdriver	22	22
screwdrivers	23	23
screwed	14	14
screwer	13	13
screwers	14	14
screwier	14	14
screwiest	15	15
screwiness	17	17
screwing	17	17
screws	12	12
screwup	17	17
screwups	18	18
screwworm	21	21
screwworms	22	22
screwy	14	14
scribal	14	14