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
searchable	19	19
searched	14	14
searcher	13	13
searchers	14	14
searches	13	13
searching	17	17
searchingly	22	22
searchlight	21	21
searchlights	22	22
seared	7	7
searer	6	6
searest	7	7
searing	10	10
searingly	15	15
searobin	12	12
searobins	13	13
sears	5	5
seashore	10	10
seashores	11	11
seasoner	9	9
seasoners	10	10
seastrand	11	11
seastrands	12	12
seater	6	6
seaters	7	7