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
sternocostal	17	17
sternpost	13	13
sternposts	14	14
sterns	7	7
sternson	10	10
sternsons	11	11
sternum	12	12
sternums	13	13
sternutation	15	15
sternutator	13	13
sternutators	14	14
sternward	14	14
sternwards	15	15
sternway	14	14
sternways	15	15
steroid	8	8
steroidal	11	11
steroidogenesis	19	19
steroidogenic	20	20
steroids	9	9
sterol	7	7
sterols	8	8
stertor	7	7
stertorous	11	11
stertorously	16	16