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
sexperts	18	18
sextarii	15	15
sferics	13	13
sforzandi	23	23
sforzando	23	23
sforzandos	24	24
sforzato	20	20
sforzatos	21	21
sgraffiti	17	17
sgraffito	17	17
shabbier	16	16
shackier	17	17
shackler	18	18
shacklers	19	19
shadberries	17	17
shadberry	17	17
shader	9	9
shaders	10	10
shadier	10	10
shadower	14	14
shadowers	15	15
shadowgraph	24	24
shadowgraphs	25	25
shadowgraphy	27	27
shadowier	15	15