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
stereographs	19	19
stereography	21	21
stereoing	12	12
stereoisomer	15	15
stereoisomeric	20	20
stereoisomerism	21	21
stereoisomers	16	16
stereological	20	20
stereologically	25	25
stereology	15	15
stereophonic	21	21
stereophony	19	19
stereopsis	13	13
stereopticon	19	19
stereopticons	20	20
stereoregular	17	17
stereos	7	7
stereoscope	17	17
stereoscopes	18	18
stereoscopic	21	21
stereoscopy	19	19
stereospecific	26	26
stereotactic	18	18
stereotaxic	21	21
stereotaxically	29	29