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
caprine	14	14
capriole	15	15
caprioled	17	17
caprioles	16	16
caprioling	20	20
capris	12	12
caprock	20	20
caprocks	21	21
caprolactam	24	24
caprolactams	25	25
capsomer	17	17
capsomers	18	18
capsular	16	16
captivator	20	20
captivators	21	21
captopril	19	19
captoprils	20	20
captor	12	12
captors	13	13
capture	14	14
captured	16	16
capturer	15	15
capturers	16	16
captures	15	15
capturing	19	19