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
swordfishes	20	20
swordlike	18	18
swordman	16	16
swordmen	16	16
swordplay	19	19
swordplayer	21	21
swordplayers	22	22
swordplays	20	20
swords	10	10
swordsman	17	17
swordsmanship	26	26
swordsmen	17	17
swordtail	14	14
swordtails	15	15
swore	8	8
sworn	9	9
swotter	10	10
swotters	11	11
sybarite	13	13
sybarites	14	14
sybaritic	17	17
sybaritically	25	25
sybaritism	18	18
sycamore	16	16
sycamores	17	17