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
stripteaser	14	14
stripteasers	15	15
stripteases	14	14
stripy	11	11
strive	10	10
strived	12	12
striven	12	12
striver	11	11
strivers	12	12
strives	11	11
striving	15	15
strobe	9	9
strobed	11	11
strobes	10	10
strobic	13	13
strobil	11	11
strobila	12	12
strobilae	13	13
strobilation	17	17
strobile	12	12
strobiles	13	13
strobili	12	12
strobils	12	12
strobilus	14	14
strobing	14	14