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
spicer	12	12
spiceries	15	15
spicers	13	13
spicery	15	15
spicier	13	13
spicular	16	16
spider	10	10
spidered	13	13
spiderier	13	13
spideriest	14	14
spidering	16	16
spiderish	15	15
spiderlike	19	19
spiders	11	11
spiderweb	19	19
spiderwebs	20	20
spiderwort	17	17
spiderworts	18	18
spidery	13	13
spieler	11	11
spielers	12	12
spier	8	8
spiered	11	11
spiering	14	14
spiers	9	9