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
standardly	16	16
standards	12	12
stander	9	9
standers	10	10
standpatter	16	16
standpatters	17	17
stannaries	12	12
stannary	12	12
stapler	11	11
staplers	12	12
star	4	4
starboard	13	13
starboarded	16	16
starboarding	19	19
starboards	14	14
starburst	13	13
starbursts	14	14
starch	11	11
starched	14	14
starcher	13	13
starchers	14	14
starches	13	13
starchier	14	14
starchiest	15	15
starchily	17	17