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
shadrach	16	16
shadrachs	17	17
shagbark	19	19
shagbarks	20	20
shaggier	14	14
shagreen	13	13
shagreens	14	14
shaird	9	9
shairds	10	10
shairn	9	9
shairns	10	10
shaker	12	12
shakers	13	13
shakier	13	13
shalier	10	10
shallower	16	16
shalwar	13	13
shalwars	14	14
shammer	15	15
shammers	16	16
shampooer	17	17
shampooers	18	18
shamrock	20	20
shamrocks	21	21
shanghaier	17	17