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
sweaters	11	11
sweatier	11	11
sweatshirt	15	15
sweatshirts	16	16
sweeper	13	13
sweepers	14	14
sweepier	14	14
sweer	8	8
sweetbread	17	17
sweetbreads	18	18
sweetbriar	16	16
sweetbriars	17	17
sweetbrier	16	16
sweetbriers	17	17
sweetener	13	13
sweeteners	14	14
sweeter	10	10
sweetgrass	15	15
sweetgrasses	17	17
sweetheart	15	15
sweethearts	16	16
sweller	12	12
swelter	11	11
sweltered	14	14
sweltering	17	17