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
stinkard	14	14
stinkards	15	15
stinker	12	12
stinkers	13	13
stinkhorn	17	17
stinkhorns	18	18
stinkier	13	13
stinter	8	8
stinters	9	9
stipendiaries	18	18
stipendiary	18	18
stippler	15	15
stipplers	16	16
stipular	13	13
stipulator	15	15
stipulators	16	16
stipulatory	18	18
stir	4	4
stirabout	13	13
stirabouts	14	14
stirk	9	9
stirks	10	10
stirp	8	8
stirpes	10	10
stirps	9	9