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
silverswords	21	21
silvertip	17	17
silvertips	18	18
silverware	18	18
silverweed	19	19
silvery	14	14
silvicultural	25	25
silviculturally	30	30
silviculture	23	23
silviculturist	25	25
silviculturists	26	26
simar	8	8
simars	9	9
simaruba	15	15
simarubas	16	16
similar	11	11
similarities	16	16
similarity	16	16
similarly	16	16
simitar	10	10
simitars	11	11
simmer	12	12
simmered	15	15
simmering	18	18
simmers	13	13