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
steeplechaser	22	22
steeplechasers	23	23
steer	5	5
steerable	13	13
steerage	10	10
steerages	11	11
steerageway	18	18
steered	8	8
steerer	7	7
steerers	8	8
steering	11	11
steerings	12	12
steers	6	6
steersman	13	13
steersmen	13	13
steganographic	27	27
steganography	25	25
stegosaur	12	12
stegosaurs	13	13
stegosaurus	15	15
stegosauruses	17	17
stelar	7	7
stellar	9	9
stemmer	13	13
stemmeries	16	16