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
stereotype	15	15
stereotyped	17	17
stereotyper	16	16
stereotypers	17	17
stereotypes	16	16
stereotypic	19	19
stereotypical	22	22
stereotypically	27	27
stereotypies	17	17
stereotyping	20	20
stereotypy	17	17
steres	6	6
steric	9	9
sterical	12	12
sterically	17	17
sterigma	13	13
sterigmas	14	14
sterigmata	15	15
sterilant	11	11
sterilants	12	12
sterile	8	8
sterilely	13	13
sterilities	12	12
sterility	12	12
sterilization	24	24