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
spirulae	13	13
spirulas	13	13
spirulina	15	15
spirulinas	16	16
spiry	10	10
spitefuller	20	20
spitfire	14	14
spitfires	15	15
spitter	10	10
spitters	11	11
spittier	11	11
spivvier	19	19
splashboard	21	21
splashboards	22	22
splasher	14	14
splashers	15	15
splashier	15	15
splatter	12	12
splattered	15	15
splattering	18	18
splatters	13	13
spleenier	14	14
spleenwort	18	18
spleenworts	19	19
splendider	17	17