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
sraddhas	12	12
sradha	9	9
sradhas	10	10
sri	3	3
sriracha	13	13
srirachas	14	14
sris	4	4
stabber	13	13
stabbers	14	14
stabiliser	14	14
stabilisers	15	15
stabilizer	23	23
stabilizers	24	24
stabler	11	11
stablers	12	12
stacker	14	14
stackers	15	15
stadtholder	16	16
stadtholderate	19	19
stadtholderates	20	20
stadtholdership	25	25
staffer	13	13
staffers	14	14
stagecraft	18	18
stager	8	8