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
shatteringly	20	20
shatterproof	20	20
shatters	10	10
shaver	12	12
shavers	13	13
shawarma	16	16
shawarmas	17	17
shear	7	7
sheared	10	10
shearer	9	9
shearers	10	10
shearing	13	13
shearings	14	14
shearling	15	15
shearlings	16	16
shears	8	8
shearwater	15	15
shearwaters	16	16
sheather	12	12
sheathers	13	13
shedder	11	11
shedders	12	12
sheenier	11	11
sheepherder	19	19
sheepherders	20	20