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
calorize	21	21
calorized	23	23
calorizes	22	22
calorizing	26	26
calory	12	12
caloyer	13	13
caloyers	14	14
calthrop	17	17
calthrops	18	18
caltrap	14	14
caltraps	15	15
caltrop	14	14
caltrops	15	15
calumniator	20	20
calumniators	21	21
calutron	14	14
calutrons	15	15
calvaria	16	16
calvariae	17	17
calvarias	17	17
calvaries	17	17
calvarium	21	21
calvary	17	17
calypter	17	17
calypters	18	18