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
spiritualty	18	18
spirituel	14	14
spirituelle	17	17
spirituous	15	15
spiritus	12	12
spirochaete	19	19
spirochaetes	20	20
spirochetal	20	20
spirochete	18	18
spirochetes	19	19
spirochetoses	21	21
spirochetosis	21	21
spirogyra	16	16
spirogyras	17	17
spiroid	11	11
spirometer	16	16
spirometers	17	17
spirometric	20	20
spirometries	18	18
spirometry	18	18
spirt	8	8
spirted	11	11
spirting	14	14
spirts	9	9
spirula	12	12