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
calendrical	21	21
calenture	15	15
calentures	16	16
caliber	14	14
calibers	15	15
calibrate	16	16
calibrated	18	18
calibrates	17	17
calibrating	21	21
calibration	19	19
calibrations	20	20
calibrator	17	17
calibrators	18	18
calibre	14	14
calibred	16	16
calibres	15	15
californium	23	23
caliper	14	14
calipered	17	17
calipering	20	20
calipers	15	15
calker	14	14
calkers	15	15
caller	11	11
callers	12	12