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
seriousness	13	13
serjeant	18	18
serjeanties	21	21
serjeants	19	19
serjeanty	21	21
sermon	10	10
sermonette	14	14
sermonettes	15	15
sermonic	15	15
sermonize	22	22
sermonized	24	24
sermonizer	23	23
sermonizers	24	24
sermonizes	23	23
sermonizing	27	27
sermons	11	11
seroconversion	23	23
seroconversions	24	24
seroconvert	19	19
seroconverted	22	22
seroconverting	25	25
seroconverts	20	20
serologic	15	15
serological	18	18
serologically	23	23