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
shellproof	20	20
shellwork	20	20
shellworks	21	21
shelter	10	10
shelterbelt	18	18
shelterbelts	19	19
sheltered	13	13
shelterer	12	12
shelterers	13	13
sheltering	16	16
shelterless	15	15
shelters	11	11
shelver	14	14
shelvers	15	15
shelvier	15	15
shepherd	16	16
shepherded	19	19
shepherdess	19	19
shepherdesses	21	21
shepherding	22	22
shepherds	17	17
sherbert	13	13
sherberts	14	14
sherbet	12	12
sherbets	13	13