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
solitaires	11	11
solitaries	11	11
solitarily	14	14
solitariness	14	14
solitary	11	11
solitudinarian	19	19
solitudinarians	20	20
solleret	10	10
sollerets	11	11
solunar	10	10
solver	11	11
solvers	12	12
somatopleure	20	20
somatosensory	19	19
somatotrophin	22	22
somatotrophins	23	23
somatotropin	19	19
somatotropins	20	20
somber	12	12
somberer	14	14
somberest	15	15
somberly	17	17
somberness	17	17
sombre	12	12
sombrely	17	17