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
spirally	15	15
spirals	11	11
spirant	11	11
spirants	12	12
spire	8	8
spirea	9	9
spireas	10	10
spired	10	10
spirem	12	12
spireme	13	13
spiremes	14	14
spirems	13	13
spires	9	9
spirier	10	10
spiriest	11	11
spirilla	13	13
spirillum	18	18
spiring	13	13
spirit	9	9
spirited	12	12
spiritedly	17	17
spiritedness	17	17
spiriting	15	15
spiritism	15	15
spiritisms	16	16