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
sobbers	13	13
sober	8	8
sobered	11	11
soberer	10	10
soberest	11	11
sobering	14	14
soberize	20	20
soberized	22	22
soberizes	21	21
soberizing	25	25
soberly	13	13
soberness	13	13
sobernesses	15	15
sobers	9	9
sobersided	15	15
sobersidedness	20	20
sobersides	14	14
sobrieties	13	13
sobriety	13	13
sobriquet	22	22
sobriquets	23	23
socager	12	12
socagers	13	13
soccer	12	12
soccers	13	13