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
spermatozoids	29	29
spermatozoon	28	28
spermic	16	16
spermicidal	22	22
spermicide	20	20
spermicides	21	21
spermine	15	15
spermines	16	16
spermiogenesis	23	23
spermophile	23	23
spermophiles	24	24
spermous	15	15
sperms	12	12
sperrylite	16	16
spessartine	15	15
spessartite	14	14
spewer	12	12
spewers	13	13
sphalerite	16	16
spheral	13	13
sphere	11	11
sphered	13	13
spheres	12	12
spheric	15	15
spherical	18	18