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
spurted	12	12
spurter	11	11
spurters	12	12
spurting	15	15
spurtle	12	12
spurtles	13	13
spurts	10	10
sputter	11	11
sputtered	14	14
sputterer	13	13
sputterers	14	14
sputtering	17	17
sputters	12	12
sputtery	14	14
spymaster	17	17
spymasters	18	18
spyware	15	15
spywares	16	16
squabbier	25	25
squabbler	26	26
squabblers	27	27
squadron	20	20
squadroned	23	23
squadroning	26	26
squadrons	21	21