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
canters	11	11
canthari	14	14
cantharides	18	18
cantharidin	19	19
cantharidins	20	20
cantharis	15	15
cantilever	19	19
cantilevers	20	20
cantor	10	10
cantorial	14	14
cantoris	12	12
cantors	11	11
cantraip	15	15
cantraips	16	16
cantrap	14	14
cantraps	15	15
cantrip	14	14
cantrips	15	15
canular	13	13
canvaser	16	16
canvasers	17	17
canvasser	17	17
canvassers	18	18
canyoneer	16	16
canyoneering	22	22