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
canners	12	12
cannery	14	14
cannier	12	12
cannister	14	14
cannisters	15	15
cannoneer	15	15
cannoneers	16	16
cannonries	16	16
cannonry	16	16
cannular	15	15
canoer	10	10
canoers	11	11
canonries	14	14
canonry	14	14
canorous	13	13
canorously	18	18
canorousness	18	18
cantankerous	22	22
cantankerously	27	27
cantatrice	17	17
cantatrices	18	18
cantatrici	17	17
canter	10	10
cantered	13	13
cantering	16	16