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
scrimmaging	25	25
scrimp	15	15
scrimped	18	18
scrimper	17	17
scrimpers	18	18
scrimpier	18	18
scrimpiest	19	19
scrimping	21	21
scrimpit	17	17
scrimps	16	16
scrimpy	18	18
scrims	12	12
scrimshander	22	22
scrimshanders	23	23
scrimshaw	20	20
scrimshawed	23	23
scrimshawing	26	26
scrimshaws	21	21
scrip	11	11
scrips	12	12
script	12	12
scripted	15	15
scripter	14	14
scripters	15	15
scripting	18	18