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
shorthanded	18	18
shorthands	16	16
shorthorn	14	14
shorthorns	15	15
shortia	9	9
shortias	10	10
shortie	9	9
shorties	10	10
shorting	13	13
shortish	12	12
shortly	12	12
shortness	12	12
shortnesses	14	14
shorts	8	8
shortsighted	19	19
shortsightedly	24	24
shortstop	14	14
shortstops	15	15
shortwave	18	18
shortwaves	19	19
shorty	10	10
shotgunner	17	17
shotgunners	18	18
shoulder	13	13
shouldered	16	16