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
shouldering	19	19
shoulders	14	14
shouter	10	10
shouters	11	11
shoutier	11	11
shoveler	15	15
shovelers	16	16
shoveller	17	17
shovellers	18	18
shover	12	12
shovers	13	13
showboater	18	18
showboaters	19	19
showbread	18	18
showbreads	19	19
shower	11	11
showered	14	14
showerer	13	13
showerers	14	14
showerhead	18	18
showerheads	19	19
showering	17	17
showerless	16	16
showers	12	12
showery	14	14