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
spurgalls	17	17
spurge	12	12
spurges	13	13
spurious	13	13
spuriously	18	18
spuriousness	18	18
spurless	13	13
spurn	10	10
spurned	13	13
spurner	12	12
spurners	13	13
spurning	16	16
spurns	11	11
spurred	12	12
spurrer	11	11
spurrers	12	12
spurrey	13	13
spurreys	14	14
spurrier	12	12
spurriers	13	13
spurries	12	12
spurring	15	15
spurry	12	12
spurs	9	9
spurt	9	9