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
squirmier	22	22
squirmiest	23	23
squirming	25	25
squirms	20	20
squirmy	22	22
squirrel	19	19
squirreled	22	22
squirrelfish	28	28
squirrelfishes	30	30
squirreling	25	25
squirrelled	24	24
squirrelling	27	27
squirrelly	24	24
squirrels	20	20
squirrely	22	22
squirt	16	16
squirted	19	19
squirter	18	18
squirters	19	19
squirting	22	22
squirts	17	17
squishier	21	21
squitters	19	19
squooshier	22	22
sraddha	11	11