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
calligraphed	25	25
calligrapher	24	24
calligraphers	25	25
calligraphic	27	27
calligraphies	25	25
calligraphist	25	25
calligraphists	26	26
calligraphy	25	25
calliper	16	16
callipered	19	19
callipering	22	22
callipers	17	17
callower	16	16
calmer	13	13
caloric	14	14
calorically	22	22
calorics	15	15
calorie	11	11
calories	12	12
calorific	19	19
calorimeter	18	18
calorimeters	19	19
calorimetric	22	22
calorimetries	20	20
calorimetry	20	20