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
smarmy	14	14
smart	8	8
smartass	11	11
smartasses	13	13
smarted	11	11
smarten	11	11
smartened	14	14
smartening	17	17
smartens	12	12
smarter	10	10
smartest	11	11
smartie	10	10
smarties	11	11
smarting	14	14
smartish	13	13
smartly	13	13
smartness	13	13
smartnesses	15	15
smartphone	19	19
smartphones	20	20
smarts	9	9
smartweed	16	16
smartweeds	17	17
smarty	11	11
smasher	12	12