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
stratum	11	11
stratums	12	12
stratus	8	8
stratuses	10	10
stravage	14	14
stravaged	16	16
stravages	15	15
stravaging	19	19
stravaig	14	14
stravaiged	17	17
stravaiging	20	20
stravaigs	15	15
straw	8	8
strawberries	18	18
strawberry	18	18
strawed	11	11
strawflower	21	21
strawflowers	22	22
strawhat	13	13
strawier	11	11
strawiest	12	12
strawing	14	14
straws	9	9
strawy	11	11
stray	7	7