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
sonder	8	8
sonders	9	9
songbird	15	15
songbirds	16	16
songster	11	11
songsters	12	12
songstress	13	13
songstresses	15	15
songwriter	16	16
songwriters	17	17
songwriting	20	20
sonneteer	11	11
sonneteering	17	17
sonneteers	12	12
sonogram	14	14
sonograms	15	15
sonographer	19	19
sonographers	20	20
sonographic	22	22
sonography	20	20
sonorant	10	10
sonorants	11	11
sonorities	11	11
sonority	11	11
sonorous	10	10