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
snufflers	18	18
snufflier	18	18
snugger	13	13
snuggeries	16	16
snuggery	16	16
snugglier	16	16
soaker	10	10
soakers	11	11
soapbark	18	18
soapbarks	19	19
soapberries	17	17
soapberry	17	17
soaper	9	9
soapers	10	10
soapier	10	10
soapwort	14	14
soapworts	15	15
soar	4	4
soared	7	7
soarer	6	6
soarers	7	7
soaring	10	10
soarings	11	11
soars	5	5
sobber	12	12