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
simper	12	12
simpered	15	15
simperer	14	14
simperers	15	15
simpering	18	18
simpers	13	13
simpler	14	14
simplifier	20	20
simplifiers	21	21
simulacra	17	17
simulacre	17	17
simulacres	18	18
simulacrum	22	22
simulacrums	23	23
simular	12	12
simulars	13	13
simulator	14	14
simulators	15	15
sincere	11	11
sincerely	16	16
sincereness	16	16
sincerer	12	12
sincerest	13	13
sincerities	15	15
sincerity	15	15