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
spruces	14	14
sprucest	15	15
sprucier	15	15
spruciest	16	16
sprucing	18	18
sprucy	15	15
sprue	9	9
sprues	10	10
sprug	11	11
sprugs	12	12
sprung	13	13
spry	9	9
spryer	11	11
spryest	12	12
spryly	14	14
spryness	14	14
sprynesses	16	16
spudder	13	13
spudders	14	14
spumier	14	14
spunkier	17	17
spur	8	8
spurgall	16	16
spurgalled	19	19
spurgalling	22	22