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
spiffier	17	17
spikenard	18	18
spikenards	19	19
spiker	13	13
spikers	14	14
spikier	14	14
spiller	12	12
spillers	13	13
spillover	18	18
spillovers	19	19
spindler	14	14
spindlers	15	15
spindlier	15	15
spindrift	17	17
spindrifts	18	18
spinier	11	11
spinmaster	17	17
spinmasters	18	18
spinmeister	18	18
spinmeisters	19	19
spinnaker	18	18
spinnakers	19	19
spinner	12	12
spinneret	14	14
spinnerets	15	15