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
separation	14	14
separationist	17	17
separationists	18	18
separations	15	15
separatism	16	16
separatisms	17	17
separatist	13	13
separatistic	18	18
separatists	14	14
separative	17	17
separator	12	12
separators	13	13
septaria	11	11
septentrion	16	16
septentrional	19	19
septoria	11	11
septorias	12	12
septuagenarian	22	22
sepulcher	19	19
sepulchered	22	22
sepulchering	25	25
sepulchers	20	20
sepulchral	21	21
sepulchrally	26	26
sepulchre	19	19