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
spankers	16	16
spanner	12	12
spanners	13	13
spanworm	18	18
spanworms	19	19
spar	7	7
sparable	15	15
sparables	16	16
spare	8	8
spareable	16	16
spared	10	10
sparely	13	13
spareness	13	13
sparenesses	15	15
sparer	9	9
sparerib	14	14
spareribs	15	15
sparers	10	10
spares	9	9
sparest	10	10
sparge	11	11
sparged	13	13
sparger	12	12
spargers	13	13
sparges	12	12