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
skreeghs	16	16
skreigh	15	15
skreighed	18	18
skreighing	21	21
skreighs	16	16
skried	11	11
skries	10	10
skry	10	10
skrying	16	16
skulduggeries	25	25
skulduggery	25	25
skulker	17	17
skulkers	18	18
skullduggeries	27	27
skullduggery	27	27
skunkbrush	26	26
skunkier	18	18
skyboard	18	18
skyboards	19	19
skyborne	18	18
skydiver	19	19
skydivers	20	20
skyjacker	31	31
skyjackers	32	32
skylark	18	18