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
siluroid	11	11
siluroids	12	12
silver	11	11
silverback	25	25
silverbacks	26	26
silverberries	21	21
silverberry	21	21
silvered	14	14
silverer	13	13
silverers	14	14
silverfish	20	20
silverier	14	14
silveriest	15	15
silveriness	17	17
silvering	17	17
silverly	16	16
silvern	13	13
silverpoint	20	20
silvers	12	12
silverside	16	16
silversides	17	17
silversmith	21	21
silversmithing	27	27
silversmiths	22	22
silversword	20	20