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
servantless	17	17
servants	13	13
serve	9	9
served	11	11
server	10	10
serveries	13	13
servers	11	11
servery	13	13
serves	10	10
service	14	14
serviceability	27	27
serviceable	22	22
serviceableness	27	27
serviceably	24	24
serviceberries	24	24
serviceberry	24	24
serviced	16	16
serviceman	21	21
servicemen	21	21
servicer	15	15
servicers	16	16
services	15	15
servicewoman	26	26
servicewomen	26	26
servicing	19	19