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
shorans	10	10
shore	7	7
shorebird	15	15
shorebirds	16	16
shored	9	9
shorefront	16	16
shorefronts	17	17
shoreline	13	13
shorelines	14	14
shores	8	8
shoreside	12	12
shoreward	15	15
shorewards	16	16
shoring	12	12
shorings	13	13
shorl	8	8
shorls	9	9
shorn	8	8
short	7	7
shortage	12	12
shortages	13	13
shortbread	16	16
shortbreads	17	17
shortcake	18	18
shortcakes	19	19