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
sprawling	19	19
sprawls	14	14
sprawly	16	16
spray	10	10
sprayed	13	13
sprayer	12	12
sprayers	13	13
spraying	16	16
sprays	11	11
spread	10	10
spreadability	23	23
spreadable	18	18
spreader	12	12
spreaders	13	13
spreading	16	16
spreads	11	11
spreadsheet	17	17
spreadsheets	18	18
spree	8	8
sprees	9	9
sprent	10	10
sprier	9	9
spriest	10	10
sprig	10	10
sprigged	16	16