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
scuppernong	25	25
scuppernongs	26	26
scuppers	18	18
scurf	12	12
scurfier	15	15
scurfiest	16	16
scurfs	13	13
scurfy	15	15
scurried	13	13
scurries	12	12
scurril	12	12
scurrile	13	13
scurrilities	17	17
scurrility	17	17
scurrilous	16	16
scurrilously	21	21
scurrilousness	21	21
scurry	12	12
scurrying	18	18
scurvier	16	16
scurvies	16	16
scurviest	17	17
scurvily	19	19
scurviness	19	19
scurvy	16	16