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
shroffed	17	17
shroffing	20	20
shroffs	15	15
shroom	11	11
shroomer	13	13
shroomers	14	14
shrooms	12	12
shroud	10	10
shrouded	13	13
shrouding	16	16
shrouds	11	11
shrove	12	12
shrub	11	11
shrubberies	20	20
shrubbery	20	20
shrubbier	18	18
shrubbiest	19	19
shrubby	18	18
shrubland	18	18
shrublands	19	19
shrublike	20	20
shrubs	12	12
shrug	10	10
shrugged	16	16
shrugging	19	19