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
stagers	9	9
stagestruck	21	21
stagflationary	23	23
staggard	13	13
staggards	14	14
staggart	12	12
staggarts	13	13
stagger	11	11
staggerbush	21	21
staggered	14	14
staggerer	13	13
staggerers	14	14
staggering	17	17
staggeringly	22	22
staggers	12	12
staggery	14	14
staggier	12	12
staghorn	13	13
staghorns	14	14
stagier	9	9
staider	8	8
stainer	8	8
stainers	9	9
stainproof	17	17
stair	5	5