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
shmears	12	12
shmeer	11	11
shmeered	14	14
shmeering	17	17
shmeers	12	12
shmoozer	22	22
shmoozers	23	23
shmoozier	23	23
shmuckier	22	22
shnorrer	11	11
shnorrers	12	12
shoaler	10	10
shoalier	11	11
shocker	16	16
shockers	17	17
shockproof	25	25
shoddier	12	12
shoehorn	13	13
shoehorned	16	16
shoehorning	19	19
shoehorns	14	14
shoemaker	18	18
shoemakers	19	19
shoer	7	7
shoers	8	8