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
starver	11	11
starvers	12	12
starves	11	11
starving	15	15
starwort	11	11
starworts	12	12
statecraft	16	16
statelier	10	10
stater	6	6
stateroom	12	12
staterooms	13	13
staters	7	7
stationary	13	13
stationer	10	10
stationeries	13	13
stationers	11	11
stationery	13	13
stationmaster	17	17
stationmasters	18	18
stator	6	6
stators	7	7
statuaries	11	11
statuary	11	11
stature	8	8
statured	10	10