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
strongboxes	24	24
stronger	11	11
strongest	12	12
stronghold	17	17
strongholds	18	18
strongly	14	14
strongman	16	16
strongmen	16	16
strongpoint	18	18
strongpoints	19	19
strongyl	14	14
strongyle	15	15
strongyles	16	16
strongyloidosis	22	22
strongyls	15	15
strontia	9	9
strontianite	14	14
strontias	10	10
strontic	12	12
strontium	14	14
strontiums	15	15
strook	10	10
strop	8	8
strophanthin	21	21
strophe	12	12