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
syringomyelic	27	27
syrinx	16	16
syrinxes	18	18
syrphian	16	16
syrphians	17	17
syrphid	15	15
syrphids	16	16
syrup	11	11
syruped	14	14
syrupier	14	14
syrupiest	15	15
syruping	17	17
syrups	12	12
syrupy	14	14
systematizer	26	26
systematizers	27	27
tabard	10	10
tabarded	13	13
tabards	11	11
tabaret	10	10
tabarets	11	11
taber	8	8
tabered	11	11
tabering	14	14
tabernacle	18	18