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
spearers	11	11
spearfish	17	17
spearfished	20	20
spearfishes	19	19
spearfishing	23	23
speargun	15	15
spearguns	16	16
spearhead	15	15
spearheaded	18	18
spearheading	21	21
spearheads	16	16
spearing	14	14
spearings	15	15
spearman	15	15
spearmen	15	15
spearmint	16	16
spearmints	17	17
spears	9	9
spearwort	15	15
spearworts	16	16
specialer	16	16
specifier	18	18
specifiers	19	19
speckier	18	18
spectacular	22	22