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
shrines	10	10
shrining	14	14
shrink	13	13
shrinkable	21	21
shrinkage	18	18
shrinkages	19	19
shrinker	15	15
shrinkers	16	16
shrinking	19	19
shrinks	14	14
shris	7	7
shrive	12	12
shrived	14	14
shrivel	14	14
shriveled	17	17
shriveling	20	20
shrivelled	19	19
shrivelling	22	22
shrivels	15	15
shriven	14	14
shriver	13	13
shrivers	14	14
shrives	13	13
shriving	17	17
shroff	14	14