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
shipmaster	18	18
shipmasters	19	19
shipowner	18	18
shipowners	19	19
shipper	15	15
shippers	16	16
shipworm	19	19
shipworms	20	20
shipwreck	24	24
shipwrecked	27	27
shipwrecking	30	30
shipwrecks	25	25
shipwright	22	22
shipwrights	23	23
shipyard	16	16
shipyards	17	17
shiraz	17	17
shirazes	19	19
shire	7	7
shires	8	8
shirk	11	11
shirked	14	14
shirker	13	13
shirkers	14	14
shirking	17	17