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
sneerer	8	8
sneerers	9	9
sneerful	14	14
sneerier	9	9
sneeriest	10	10
sneering	12	12
sneers	7	7
sneery	9	9
sneezer	17	17
sneezers	18	18
sneezier	18	18
sneller	10	10
snicker	15	15
snickered	18	18
snickerer	17	17
snickerers	18	18
snickering	21	21
snickers	16	16
snickersnee	20	20
snickersnees	21	21
snickery	18	18
snider	8	8
sniffer	14	14
sniffers	15	15
sniffier	15	15