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
southwesters	18	18
southwestward	23	23
southwestwards	24	24
souvenir	14	14
souvenirs	15	15
sovereign	16	16
sovereignly	21	21
sovereigns	17	17
sovereignties	20	20
sovereignty	20	20
sovran	11	11
sovranly	16	16
sovrans	12	12
sovranties	15	15
sovranty	15	15
sowar	8	8
sowars	9	9
sowbread	15	15
sowbreads	16	16
sowcar	12	12
sowcars	13	13
sower	8	8
sowers	9	9
spacecraft	22	22
spacecrafts	23	23