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
svelter	12	12
swabber	16	16
swabbers	17	17
swager	11	11
swagers	12	12
swagger	14	14
swaggered	17	17
swaggerer	16	16
swaggerers	17	17
swaggering	20	20
swaggeringly	25	25
swaggers	15	15
swallower	17	17
swallowers	18	18
swamper	16	16
swampers	17	17
swampier	17	17
swanherd	15	15
swanherds	16	16
swanker	15	15
swankier	16	16
swanneries	15	15
swannery	15	15
swapper	16	16
swappers	17	17