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
shrugs	11	11
shrunk	14	14
shrunken	17	17
shtickier	18	18
shucker	17	17
shuckers	18	18
shudder	12	12
shuddered	15	15
shuddering	18	18
shudders	13	13
shuddery	15	15
shuffleboard	26	26
shuffleboards	27	27
shuffler	18	18
shufflers	19	19
shunner	12	12
shunners	13	13
shunpiker	20	20
shunpikers	21	21
shunter	11	11
shunters	12	12
shura	8	8
shuras	9	9
shusher	12	12
shushers	13	13