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
stramashes	15	15
stramonies	14	14
stramonium	18	18
stramony	14	14
strand	8	8
stranded	11	11
strandedness	16	16
strander	10	10
stranders	11	11
stranding	14	14
strandline	14	14
strandlines	15	15
strands	9	9
strang	9	9
strange	10	10
strangely	15	15
strangeness	15	15
stranger	11	11
strangered	14	14
strangering	17	17
strangers	12	12
stranges	11	11
strangest	12	12
strangle	12	12
strangled	14	14