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
strain	7	7
strained	10	10
strainer	9	9
strainers	10	10
straining	13	13
strains	8	8
strait	6	6
straiten	9	9
straitened	12	12
straitening	15	15
straitens	10	10
straiter	8	8
straitest	9	9
straitjacket	28	28
straitjackets	29	29
straitlaced	16	16
straitlacedly	21	21
straitlacedness	21	21
straitly	11	11
straitness	11	11
straits	7	7
strake	10	10
straked	12	12
strakes	11	11
stramash	13	13