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
sharped	13	13
sharpen	13	13
sharpened	16	16
sharpener	15	15
sharpeners	16	16
sharpening	19	19
sharpens	14	14
sharper	12	12
sharpers	13	13
sharpest	13	13
sharpie	12	12
sharpies	13	13
sharping	16	16
sharpish	15	15
sharply	15	15
sharpness	15	15
sharpnesses	17	17
sharps	11	11
sharpshooter	19	19
sharpshooters	20	20
sharpshooting	23	23
sharpy	13	13
shatter	9	9
shattered	12	12
shattering	15	15