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
sepulchred	21	21
sepulchres	20	20
sepulchring	24	24
sepulture	15	15
sepultures	16	16
sequencer	23	23
sequencers	24	24
sequester	19	19
sequestered	22	22
sequestering	25	25
sequesters	20	20
sequestra	19	19
sequestrate	21	21
sequestrated	23	23
sequestrates	22	22
sequestrating	26	26
sequestration	24	24
sequestrations	25	25
sequestrator	22	22
sequestrators	23	23
sequestrum	24	24
sequestrums	25	25
sequitur	19	19
sequiturs	20	20
ser	3	3