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
sizzler	26	26
sizzlers	27	27
skanker	16	16
skankers	17	17
skankier	17	17
skateboard	18	18
skateboarded	21	21
skateboarder	20	20
skateboarders	21	21
skateboarding	24	24
skateboards	19	19
skater	10	10
skaters	11	11
skedaddler	18	18
skedaddlers	19	19
skeeter	11	11
skeeters	12	12
skeevier	16	16
skeezier	21	21
skeletonizer	27	27
skeletonizers	28	28
skelter	12	12
skeltered	15	15
skeltering	18	18
skelters	13	13