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
stompers	14	14
stompier	14	14
stonecrop	16	16
stonecrops	17	17
stonecutter	16	16
stonecutters	17	17
stonemasonry	19	19
stoner	7	7
stoners	8	8
stonewaller	17	17
stonewallers	18	18
stoneware	13	13
stonewares	14	14
stonework	17	17
stoneworks	18	18
stonewort	13	13
stoneworts	14	14
stonier	8	8
stonker	12	12
stonkers	13	13
stonyhearted	18	18
stooker	11	11
stookers	12	12
stooper	10	10
stoopers	11	11