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
strugglers	16	16
struggles	15	15
struggling	19	19
strum	9	9
struma	10	10
strumae	11	11
strumas	11	11
strummed	16	16
strummer	15	15
strummers	16	16
strumming	19	19
strumose	12	12
strumous	13	13
strumpet	15	15
strumpets	16	16
strums	10	10
strung	10	10
strunt	8	8
strunted	11	11
strunting	14	14
strunts	9	9
strut	6	6
struthious	14	14
struts	7	7
strutted	10	10