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
calciferous	22	22
calcrete	15	15
calcretes	16	16
calcspar	18	18
calcspars	19	19
calculator	19	19
calculators	20	20
caldaria	13	13
caldera	12	12
calderas	13	13
caldron	13	13
caldrons	14	14
calefactories	23	23
calefactory	23	23
calendar	14	14
calendared	17	17
calendaring	20	20
calendars	15	15
calender	14	14
calendered	17	17
calenderer	16	16
calenderers	17	17
calendering	20	20
calenders	15	15
calendric	18	18