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
sniffler	16	16
snifflers	17	17
snifflier	17	17
snifter	11	11
snifters	12	12
snigger	12	12
sniggered	15	15
sniggerer	14	14
sniggerers	15	15
sniggering	18	18
sniggers	13	13
sniggler	14	14
snigglers	15	15
sniper	10	10
snipers	11	11
sniperscope	21	21
sniperscopes	22	22
snipper	14	14
snippers	15	15
snippersnapper	28	28
snippersnappers	29	29
snippetier	17	17
snippier	15	15
snitcher	14	14
snitchers	15	15