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
statures	9	9
statutorily	15	15
statutory	12	12
staumrel	13	13
staumrels	14	14
stauncher	16	16
staurolite	12	12
staurolitic	16	16
staycationer	18	18
staycationers	19	19
stayer	8	8
stayers	9	9
steadier	9	9
steadiers	10	10
stealer	8	8
stealers	9	9
stealthier	13	13
steamer	10	10
steamered	13	13
steamering	16	16
steamers	11	11
steamfitter	17	17
steamfitters	18	18
steamier	11	11
steamroll	14	14