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
swelteringly	22	22
swelters	12	12
sweltrier	13	13
sweltriest	14	14
sweltry	13	13
swerve	13	13
swerved	15	15
swerver	14	14
swervers	15	15
swerves	14	14
swerving	18	18
swifter	13	13
swifters	14	14
swigger	14	14
swiggers	15	15
swiler	10	10
swilers	11	11
swiller	12	12
swillers	13	13
swimmer	16	16
swimmeret	18	18
swimmerets	19	19
swimmers	17	17
swimmier	17	17
swimwear	17	17