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
shirttails	13	13
shirtwaist	15	15
shirtwaists	16	16
shirty	10	10
shiur	8	8
shiurim	13	13
shivaree	14	14
shivareed	16	16
shivareeing	20	20
shivarees	15	15
shiver	12	12
shivered	15	15
shiverer	14	14
shiverers	15	15
shivering	18	18
shivers	13	13
shivery	15	15
shlepper	17	17
shleppers	18	18
shleppier	18	18
shlockier	19	19
shmaltzier	25	25
shmear	11	11
shmeared	14	14
shmearing	17	17