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
sombrer	13	13
sombrero	14	14
sombreros	15	15
sombrest	14	14
sombrous	15	15
somersault	15	15
somersaulted	18	18
somersaulting	21	21
somersaults	16	16
somerset	11	11
somerseted	14	14
somerseting	17	17
somersets	12	12
somersetted	15	15
somersetting	18	18
somewhere	17	17
somewheres	18	18
somewhither	21	21
sommelier	16	16
sommeliers	17	17
somniferous	19	19
sonar	6	6
sonarman	13	13
sonarmen	13	13
sonars	7	7