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
secure	10	10
secured	12	12
securely	15	15
securement	18	18
secureness	15	15
securer	11	11
securers	12	12
secures	11	11
securest	12	12
securing	15	15
securities	14	14
securitization	28	28
securitizations	29	29
securitize	23	23
securitized	25	25
securitizes	24	24
securitizing	28	28
security	14	14
sedarim	11	11
sedater	8	8
sedentary	13	13
seder	6	6
seders	7	7
sederunt	11	11
sederunts	12	12