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
shortchange	21	21
shortchanged	23	23
shortchanger	22	22
shortchangers	23	23
shortchanges	22	22
shortchanging	26	26
shortcoming	22	22
shortcomings	23	23
shortcut	14	14
shortcuts	15	15
shortcutting	21	21
shorted	10	10
shorten	10	10
shortened	13	13
shortener	12	12
shorteners	13	13
shortening	16	16
shortens	11	11
shorter	9	9
shortest	10	10
shortfall	16	16
shortfalls	17	17
shorthair	13	13
shorthairs	14	14
shorthand	15	15