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
spiritist	12	12
spiritistic	17	17
spiritists	13	13
spiritless	14	14
spiritlessly	19	19
spiritlessness	19	19
spiritoso	12	12
spiritous	13	13
spirits	10	10
spiritual	14	14
spiritualism	20	20
spiritualisms	21	21
spiritualist	17	17
spiritualistic	22	22
spiritualists	18	18
spiritualities	19	19
spirituality	19	19
spiritualize	26	26
spiritualized	28	28
spiritualizes	27	27
spiritualizing	31	31
spiritually	19	19
spiritualness	19	19
spirituals	15	15
spiritualties	18	18