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
kapellmeister	25	25
kapellmeisters	26	26
karabiner	17	17
karabiners	18	18
karahi	12	12
karahis	13	13
karakul	17	17
karakuls	18	18
karaoke	15	15
karaokes	16	16
karat	9	9
karate	10	10
karateist	13	13
karateists	14	14
karates	11	11
karats	10	10
karma	12	12
karmas	13	13
karmic	16	16
karn	9	9
karns	10	10
karoo	9	9
karoos	10	10
kaross	10	10
karosses	12	12