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
skirrets	12	12
skirring	15	15
skirrs	10	10
skirt	9	9
skirted	12	12
skirter	11	11
skirters	12	12
skirting	15	15
skirtings	16	16
skirts	10	10
skitter	11	11
skittered	14	14
skitterier	14	14
skitteriest	15	15
skittering	17	17
skitters	12	12
skittery	14	14
skiver	14	14
skivers	15	15
skiwear	14	14
skort	9	9
skorts	10	10
skreegh	15	15
skreeghed	18	18
skreeghing	21	21