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
stranglehold	20	20
strangleholds	21	21
strangler	13	13
stranglers	14	14
strangles	13	13
strangling	17	17
strangulate	16	16
strangulated	18	18
strangulates	17	17
strangulating	21	21
strangulation	19	19
strangulations	20	20
stranguries	15	15
strangury	15	15
strap	8	8
straphang	17	17
straphanged	20	20
straphanger	19	19
straphangers	20	20
straphanging	23	23
straphangs	18	18
strapless	13	13
straplesses	15	15
strappado	16	16
strappados	17	17