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
softeners	13	13
softer	9	9
softhearted	17	17
softheartedly	22	22
softheartedness	22	22
software	14	14
softwares	15	15
soggier	11	11
soilborne	14	14
soilure	9	9
soilures	10	10
soiree	6	6
soirees	7	7
sojourn	18	18
sojourned	21	21
sojourner	20	20
sojourners	21	21
sojourning	24	24
sojourns	19	19
solacer	11	11
solacers	12	12
solander	11	11
solanders	12	12
solar	6	6
solaria	8	8