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
sherwani	14	14
sherwanis	15	15
shewbread	18	18
shewbreads	19	19
shewer	11	11
shewers	12	12
shicker	16	16
shickers	17	17
shielder	12	12
shielders	13	13
shier	7	7
shiers	8	8
shifter	12	12
shifters	13	13
shiftier	13	13
shikar	12	12
shikara	13	13
shikaras	14	14
shikaree	14	14
shikarees	15	15
shikari	13	13
shikaris	14	14
shikarred	16	16
shikarring	19	19
shikars	13	13