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
scriptoria	16	16
scriptorium	21	21
scripts	13	13
scriptural	18	18
scripturally	23	23
scripture	16	16
scriptures	17	17
scriptwriter	21	21
scriptwriters	22	22
scritch	15	15
scritches	17	17
scrive	13	13
scrived	15	15
scrivener	17	17
scriveners	18	18
scrives	14	14
scriving	18	18
scrob	11	11
scrobbed	18	18
scrobbing	21	21
scrobs	12	12
scrod	9	9
scrods	10	10
scrofula	16	16
scrofulas	17	17