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
speerings	15	15
speers	9	9
speir	8	8
speired	11	11
speiring	14	14
speirs	9	9
spellbinder	21	21
spellbinders	22	22
speller	12	12
spellers	13	13
spelter	11	11
spelters	12	12
spelunker	19	19
spelunkers	20	20
spencer	14	14
spencers	15	15
spender	12	12
spenders	13	13
spendier	13	13
spendthrift	21	21
spendthrifts	22	22
sperm	11	11
spermaceti	19	19
spermagonia	20	20
spermagonium	25	25