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
spoored	11	11
spoorer	10	10
spoorers	11	11
spooring	14	14
spoors	9	9
sporadic	15	15
sporadically	23	23
sporal	10	10
sporangia	15	15
sporangial	17	17
sporangiophore	25	25
sporangiophores	26	26
sporangium	20	20
spore	8	8
spored	10	10
spores	9	9
sporicidal	18	18
sporicide	16	16
sporicides	17	17
sporing	13	13
spork	12	12
sporks	13	13
sporocarp	18	18
sporocarps	19	19
sporocyst	17	17