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
serviette	13	13
serviettes	14	14
servile	12	12
servilely	17	17
servileness	17	17
servilities	16	16
servility	16	16
serving	14	14
servings	15	15
servitor	12	12
servitors	13	13
servitude	15	15
servitudes	16	16
servo	9	9
servomechanism	30	30
servomechanisms	31	31
servomotor	17	17
servomotors	18	18
servos	10	10
sesquicarbonate	32	32
sesquicentenary	32	32
sesquiterpene	27	27
sesquiterpenes	28	28
sesterce	11	11
sesterces	12	12