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
stridulating	18	18
stridulation	16	16
stridulatory	17	17
stridulous	14	14
stridulously	19	19
strife	9	9
strifeless	14	14
strifes	10	10
strigil	10	10
strigils	11	11
strigose	10	10
strike	10	10
strikebound	21	21
strikebreaker	24	24
strikebreakers	25	25
strikebreaking	28	28
strikeout	14	14
strikeouts	15	15
strikeover	18	18
strikeovers	19	19
striker	11	11
strikers	12	12
strikes	11	11
striking	15	15
strikingly	20	20