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
scrota	9	9
scrotal	11	11
scrotum	14	14
scrotums	15	15
scrouge	13	13
scrouged	15	15
scrouges	14	14
scrouging	18	18
scrounge	15	15
scrounged	17	17
scrounger	16	16
scroungers	17	17
scrounges	16	16
scroungier	17	17
scroungiest	18	18
scrounging	20	20
scroungy	17	17
scrub	12	12
scrubbable	24	24
scrubbed	19	19
scrubber	18	18
scrubbers	19	19
scrubbier	19	19
scrubbiest	20	20
scrubbing	22	22