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
soubrettes	14	14
soubriquet	24	24
soubriquets	25	25
soucar	10	10
soucars	11	11
soulster	10	10
soulsters	11	11
soundbar	14	14
soundbars	15	15
soundboard	17	17
soundboards	18	18
sounder	10	10
sounders	11	11
soundproof	19	19
soundproofed	22	22
soundproofing	25	25
soundtrack	20	20
soundtracks	21	21
soupier	11	11
sour	5	5
sourball	14	14
sourballs	15	15
source	10	10
sourcebook	21	21
sourcebooks	22	22