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
shrieves	14	14
shrieving	18	18
shrift	11	11
shrifts	12	12
shrike	12	12
shrikes	13	13
shrill	10	10
shrilled	13	13
shriller	12	12
shrillest	13	13
shrilling	16	16
shrillness	15	15
shrills	11	11
shrilly	13	13
shrimp	14	14
shrimped	17	17
shrimper	16	16
shrimpers	17	17
shrimpier	17	17
shrimpiest	18	18
shrimping	20	20
shrimps	15	15
shrimpy	17	17
shrine	9	9
shrined	11	11