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
cairngorms	19	19
cairns	10	10
cairny	12	12
cajoler	20	20
cajoleries	23	23
cajolers	21	21
cajolery	23	23
cakewalker	25	25
cakewalkers	26	26
cakier	13	13
calamander	19	19
calamanders	20	20
calamar	14	14
calamari	15	15
calamaries	17	17
calamaris	16	16
calamars	15	15
calamary	17	17
calcar	13	13
calcareous	18	18
calcareously	23	23
calcaria	15	15
calcars	14	14
calciferol	21	21
calciferols	22	22