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
stiffer	13	13
stifler	11	11
stiflers	12	12
stigmasterol	18	18
stigmasterols	19	19
stilbestrol	16	16
stilbestrols	17	17
stillbirth	17	17
stillbirths	18	18
stillborn	15	15
stillborns	16	16
stiller	9	9
stillier	10	10
stillroom	14	14
stillrooms	15	15
stimulator	15	15
stimulators	16	16
stimulatory	18	18
stingaree	12	12
stingarees	13	13
stinger	10	10
stingers	11	11
stingier	11	11
stingray	13	13
stingrays	14	14