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
shikker	17	17
shikkers	18	18
shikra	12	12
shikras	13	13
shimmer	15	15
shimmered	18	18
shimmering	21	21
shimmers	16	16
shimmery	18	18
shiner	9	9
shiners	10	10
shingler	14	14
shinglers	15	15
shinier	10	10
shinneries	14	14
shinnery	14	14
shinplaster	18	18
shinplasters	19	19
shipboard	18	18
shipboards	19	19
shipborne	18	18
shipbuilder	22	22
shipbuilders	23	23
shipfitter	18	18
shipfitters	19	19