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
camphire	19	19
camphires	20	20
camphor	18	18
camphoraceous	28	28
camphorate	21	21
camphorated	23	23
camphorates	22	22
camphorating	26	26
camphors	19	19
campier	16	16
camporee	17	17
camporees	18	18
campylobacter	31	31
campylobacters	32	32
campylotropous	30	30
canalicular	21	21
canaller	14	14
canallers	15	15
canard	11	11
canards	12	12
canaries	12	12
canary	12	12
canceler	16	16
cancelers	17	17
canceller	18	18