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
caesarians	14	14
caesars	10	10
caesura	11	11
caesurae	12	12
caesural	13	13
caesuras	12	12
caesuric	15	15
cafard	13	13
cafards	14	14
cafeteria	15	15
cafeterias	16	16
cafetorium	20	20
cafetoriums	21	21
cager	10	10
cagers	11	11
cagier	11	11
cahier	11	11
cahiers	12	12
caipirinha	19	19
caipirinhas	20	20
caird	9	9
cairds	10	10
cairn	9	9
cairned	12	12
cairngorm	18	18