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
stertors	8	8
stevedore	14	14
stevedored	16	16
stevedores	15	15
stevedoring	19	19
steward	11	11
stewarded	14	14
stewardess	14	14
stewardesses	16	16
stewarding	17	17
stewards	12	12
stewardship	20	20
stewardships	21	21
sticker	14	14
stickered	17	17
stickers	15	15
stickhandler	24	24
stickhandlers	25	25
stickier	15	15
stickler	16	16
sticklers	17	17
stickwork	23	23
stickworks	24	24
stiffener	16	16
stiffeners	17	17