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
countershot	18	18
countershots	19	19
countersign	19	19
countersigned	22	22
countersigning	25	25
countersigns	20	20
countersink	21	21
countersinking	27	27
countersinks	22	22
countersniper	22	22
countersnipers	23	23
counterspell	22	22
counterspells	23	23
counterspies	20	20
counterspy	20	20
counterstain	18	18
counterstained	21	21
counterstaining	24	24
counterstains	19	19
counterstep	19	19
countersteps	20	20
counterstrategy	24	24
counterstream	21	21
counterstreams	22	22
counterstrike	22	22