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
stirred	8	8
stirrer	7	7
stirrers	8	8
stirring	11	11
stirrings	12	12
stirrup	11	11
stirrups	12	12
stirs	5	5
stitcher	13	13
stitcheries	16	16
stitchers	14	14
stitchery	16	16
stitchwort	18	18
stitchworts	19	19
stiver	10	10
stivers	11	11
stockbreeder	23	23
stockbreeders	24	24
stockbroker	25	25
stockbrokerage	30	30
stockbrokers	26	26
stockbroking	29	29
stockcar	18	18
stockcars	19	19
stocker	14	14