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
sherd	8	8
sherds	9	9
shereef	12	12
shereefs	13	13
shergottite	15	15
shergottites	16	16
sherif	11	11
sheriff	15	15
sheriffdom	22	22
sheriffdoms	23	23
sheriffs	16	16
sherifs	12	12
sherlock	18	18
sherlocks	19	19
shero	7	7
sheroes	9	9
sheroot	9	9
sheroots	10	10
sherpa	11	11
sherpas	12	12
sherried	11	11
sherries	10	10
sherris	9	9
sherrises	11	11
sherry	10	10