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
stemmers	14	14
stemmery	16	16
stemmier	14	14
stemware	14	14
stemwares	15	15
stenchier	15	15
stenciler	14	14
stencilers	15	15
stenciller	16	16
stencillers	17	17
stenographer	20	20
stenographers	21	21
stenographic	23	23
stenography	21	21
stenotherm	16	16
stenothermal	19	19
stenotherms	17	17
stentor	8	8
stentorian	12	12
stentors	9	9
stepbrother	19	19
stepbrothers	20	20
stepchildren	23	23
stepdaughter	21	21
stepdaughters	22	22