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
sparsities	13	13
sparsity	13	13
spartan	11	11
sparteine	13	13
sparteines	14	14
spartina	12	12
spartinas	13	13
spatiotemporal	24	24
spatter	10	10
spatterdock	22	22
spatterdocks	23	23
spattered	13	13
spattering	16	16
spatters	11	11
spatular	13	13
spawner	14	14
spawners	15	15
speaker	14	14
speakerphone	25	25
speakerphones	26	26
speakers	15	15
speakership	23	23
spear	8	8
speared	11	11
spearer	10	10