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
scrubby	19	19
scrubland	19	19
scrublands	20	20
scrubs	13	13
scrubwoman	24	24
scrubwomen	24	24
scruff	16	16
scruffed	19	19
scruffier	19	19
scruffiest	20	20
scruffily	22	22
scruffiness	22	22
scruffing	22	22
scruffs	17	17
scruffy	19	19
scrum	12	12
scrummage	21	21
scrummaged	23	23
scrummages	22	22
scrummaging	26	26
scrummed	19	19
scrummier	19	19
scrummiest	20	20
scrumming	22	22
scrummy	19	19