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
squidgier	22	22
squiffier	25	25
squigglier	25	25
squinnier	21	21
squinter	19	19
squinters	20	20
squintier	20	20
squirarchies	27	27
squirarchy	27	27
squire	16	16
squirearchies	28	28
squirearchy	28	28
squired	18	18
squireen	19	19
squireens	20	20
squirely	21	21
squires	17	17
squiring	21	21
squirish	20	20
squirl	17	17
squirls	18	18
squirm	19	19
squirmed	22	22
squirmer	21	21
squirmers	22	22