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
secobarbital	22	22
secondaries	16	16
secondarily	19	19
secondariness	19	19
secondary	16	16
seconder	13	13
seconders	14	14
secpar	12	12
secpars	13	13
secrecies	15	15
secrecy	15	15
secret	9	9
secretagogue	20	20
secretagogues	21	21
secretarial	15	15
secretariat	14	14
secretariats	15	15
secretaries	14	14
secretary	14	14
secretaryship	23	23
secretaryships	24	24
secrete	10	10
secreted	12	12
secreter	11	11
secretes	11	11