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
staircase	12	12
staircases	13	13
stairs	6	6
stairway	13	13
stairways	14	14
stairwell	14	14
stairwells	15	15
stakeholder	19	19
stakeholders	20	20
staker	10	10
stakers	11	11
staler	7	7
stalker	12	12
stalkerazzi	34	34
stalkerazzo	34	34
stalkers	13	13
stalkier	13	13
stallholder	17	17
stallholders	18	18
stalwart	12	12
stalwartly	17	17
stalwartness	17	17
stalwarts	13	13
stalworth	15	15
stalworths	16	16