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
showgirl	16	16
showgirls	17	17
showgoer	15	15
showgoers	16	16
showier	12	12
showring	16	16
showrings	17	17
showroom	16	16
showrooms	17	17
showstopper	22	22
showstoppers	23	23
shrank	13	13
shrapnel	15	15
shrapnels	16	16
shred	8	8
shredded	13	13
shredder	12	12
shredders	13	13
shredding	16	16
shreds	9	9
shrew	10	10
shrewd	12	12
shrewder	14	14
shrewdest	15	15
shrewdie	14	14