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
severeness	15	15
severer	11	11
severest	12	12
severies	12	12
severing	15	15
severities	14	14
severity	14	14
severs	10	10
severy	12	12
sevruga	14	14
sevrugas	15	15
sewar	8	8
sewars	9	9
sewer	8	8
sewerage	13	13
sewerages	14	14
sewered	11	11
sewering	14	14
sewers	9	9
sexagenarian	23	23
sexagenarians	24	24
sexer	12	12
sexers	13	13
sexier	13	13
sexpert	17	17