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
splurges	15	15
splurgier	16	16
splurgiest	17	17
splurging	19	19
splurgy	16	16
splurt	11	11
splurted	14	14
splurting	17	17
splurts	12	12
splutter	13	13
spluttered	16	16
splutterer	15	15
splutterers	16	16
spluttering	19	19
splutters	14	14
spluttery	16	16
spoiler	11	11
spoilers	12	12
spoilsport	17	17
spoilsports	18	18
spokesperson	23	23
spokespersons	24	24
spoliator	13	13
spoliators	14	14
sponger	13	13