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
stepfather	18	18
stepfathers	19	19
stepladder	16	16
stepladders	17	17
stepmother	18	18
stepmothers	19	19
stepparent	17	17
stepparenting	23	23
stepparents	18	18
stepper	13	13
steppers	14	14
stepsister	13	13
stepsisters	14	14
sterane	8	8
steranes	9	9
stercoraceous	20	20
stere	5	5
stereo	6	6
stereochemical	26	26
stereochemistry	25	25
stereoed	9	9
stereogram	15	15
stereograms	16	16
stereograph	18	18
stereographic	23	23