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
serotonergic	18	18
serotonin	11	11
serotoninergic	21	21
serotonins	12	12
serotype	13	13
serotyped	15	15
serotypes	14	14
serotyping	18	18
serous	7	7
serovar	11	11
serovars	12	12
serow	8	8
serows	9	9
serpent	11	11
serpentine	15	15
serpentinely	20	20
serpentines	16	16
serpents	12	12
serpigines	16	16
serpiginous	18	18
serpiginously	23	23
serpigo	12	12
serpigoes	14	14
serpigos	13	13
serranid	10	10