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
sensitometers	17	17
sensitometric	20	20
sensitometry	18	18
sensor	7	7
sensoria	9	9
sensorial	11	11
sensorially	16	16
sensorily	13	13
sensorimotor	16	16
sensorineural	17	17
sensorium	14	14
sensoriums	15	15
sensors	8	8
sensory	10	10
sentries	9	9
sentry	9	9
separability	21	21
separable	16	16
separableness	21	21
separate	11	11
separated	13	13
separately	16	16
separateness	16	16
separates	12	12
separating	16	16