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
skerries	12	12
skerry	12	12
sketcher	17	17
sketchers	18	18
sketchier	18	18
skewer	13	13
skewered	16	16
skewering	19	19
skewers	14	14
skiagram	17	17
skiagrams	18	18
skidder	13	13
skidders	14	14
skiddier	14	14
skidooer	13	13
skidooers	14	14
skidproof	20	20
skier	9	9
skiers	10	10
skijorer	21	21
skijorers	22	22
skijoring	25	25
skijorings	26	26
skimmer	17	17
skimmers	18	18