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
snarkier	13	13
snarkiest	14	14
snarkily	16	16
snarking	16	16
snarks	11	11
snarky	13	13
snarl	7	7
snarled	10	10
snarler	9	9
snarlers	10	10
snarlier	10	10
snarliest	11	11
snarling	13	13
snarls	8	8
snarly	10	10
snatcher	14	14
snatchers	15	15
snatchier	15	15
snazzier	27	27
sneaker	12	12
sneakered	15	15
sneakers	13	13
sneakier	13	13
sneer	6	6
sneered	9	9