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
scribble	18	18
scribbled	20	20
scribbler	19	19
scribblers	20	20
scribbles	19	19
scribbling	23	23
scribbly	20	20
scribe	12	12
scribed	14	14
scriber	13	13
scribers	14	14
scribes	13	13
scribing	17	17
scried	10	10
scries	9	9
scrieve	14	14
scrieved	16	16
scrieves	15	15
scrieving	19	19
scrim	11	11
scrimmage	20	20
scrimmaged	22	22
scrimmager	21	21
scrimmagers	22	22
scrimmages	21	21