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
strophes	13	13
strophic	16	16
stropped	15	15
stropper	14	14
stroppers	15	15
stroppier	15	15
stroppiest	16	16
stropping	18	18
stroppy	15	15
strops	9	9
stroud	8	8
strouding	14	14
stroudings	15	15
strouds	9	9
strove	10	10
strow	8	8
strowed	11	11
strowing	14	14
strown	10	10
strows	9	9
stroy	7	7
stroyed	10	10
stroyer	9	9
stroyers	10	10
stroying	13	13