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
shoestring	15	15
shoestrings	16	16
shoetree	10	10
shoetrees	11	11
shofar	11	11
shofars	12	12
shofroth	15	15
shootaround	16	16
shootarounds	17	17
shooter	9	9
shooters	10	10
shopgirl	16	16
shopgirls	17	17
shophar	14	14
shophars	15	15
shophroth	18	18
shopkeeper	22	22
shopkeepers	23	23
shoplifter	19	19
shoplifters	20	20
shopper	15	15
shoppers	16	16
shoppier	16	16
shopworn	17	17
shoran	9	9