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
smiters	10	10
smithereens	17	17
smitheries	15	15
smithers	13	13
smithery	15	15
smoggier	15	15
smoker	13	13
smokers	14	14
smokier	14	14
smolder	12	12
smoldered	15	15
smoldering	18	18
smolders	13	13
smoocher	16	16
smoochers	17	17
smoochier	17	17
smoothbore	18	18
smoothbores	19	19
smoother	13	13
smoothers	14	14
smorg	10	10
smorgasbord	20	20
smorgasbords	21	21
smorgs	11	11
smother	12	12