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
stoper	9	9
stopers	10	10
stopover	15	15
stopovers	16	16
stopper	13	13
stoppered	16	16
stoppering	19	19
stoppers	14	14
stopword	15	15
stopwords	16	16
storable	12	12
storables	13	13
storage	9	9
storages	10	10
storax	13	13
storaxes	15	15
store	5	5
stored	7	7
storefront	14	14
storefronts	15	15
storehouse	13	13
storehouses	14	14
storekeeper	18	18
storekeepers	19	19
storeman	12	12