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
sheepherding	23	23
sheepshearer	19	19
sheepshearers	20	20
sheepshearing	23	23
sheer	7	7
sheered	10	10
sheerer	9	9
sheerest	10	10
sheering	13	13
sheerlegs	14	14
sheerly	12	12
sheerness	12	12
sheernesses	14	14
sheers	8	8
sheeter	9	9
sheeters	10	10
sheldrake	17	17
sheldrakes	18	18
shellcracker	26	26
shellcrackers	27	27
sheller	11	11
shellers	12	12
shellfisheries	23	23
shellfishery	23	23
shellier	12	12