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
shirks	12	12
shirr	7	7
shirred	10	10
shirring	13	13
shirrings	14	14
shirrs	8	8
shirt	7	7
shirtdress	13	13
shirtdresses	15	15
shirted	10	10
shirtfront	16	16
shirtfronts	17	17
shirtier	10	10
shirtiest	11	11
shirtily	13	13
shirting	13	13
shirtings	14	14
shirtless	12	12
shirtmaker	19	19
shirtmakers	20	20
shirts	8	8
shirtsleeve	18	18
shirtsleeved	20	20
shirtsleeves	19	19
shirttail	12	12