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
scrumpies	19	19
scrumple	19	19
scrumpled	21	21
scrumples	20	20
scrumpling	24	24
scrumptious	22	22
scrumptiously	27	27
scrumpy	19	19
scrums	13	13
scrunch	17	17
scrunched	20	20
scrunches	19	19
scrunchie	19	19
scrunchies	20	20
scrunching	23	23
scrunchy	20	20
scruple	15	15
scrupled	17	17
scruples	16	16
scrupling	20	20
scrupulosity	23	23
scrupulous	20	20
scrupulously	25	25
scrupulousness	25	25
scrutable	17	17