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
stuivers	13	13
stumbler	16	16
stumblers	17	17
stumper	14	14
stumpers	15	15
stumpier	15	15
stunner	10	10
stunners	11	11
stupider	13	13
stupor	10	10
stuporous	14	14
stupors	11	11
sturdied	11	11
sturdier	10	10
sturdies	10	10
sturdiest	11	11
sturdily	13	13
sturdiness	13	13
sturdy	10	10
sturgeon	12	12
sturgeons	13	13
sturt	6	6
sturts	7	7
stutter	8	8
stuttered	11	11