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
sourced	12	12
sourceless	15	15
sources	11	11
sourcing	15	15
sourcings	16	16
sourdine	11	11
sourdines	12	12
sourdough	16	16
sourdoughs	17	17
soured	8	8
sourer	7	7
sourest	8	8
sourgum	14	14
sourgums	15	15
souring	11	11
sourish	10	10
sourly	10	10
sourness	10	10
sournesses	12	12
sourpuss	13	13
sourpusses	15	15
sours	6	6
soursop	11	11
soursops	12	12
sourwood	13	13