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
carack	16	16
caracks	17	17
caracol	14	14
caracole	15	15
caracoled	17	17
caracoles	16	16
caracoling	20	20
caracolled	19	19
caracolling	22	22
caracols	15	15
caracul	15	15
caraculs	16	16
carafe	12	12
carafes	13	13
caragana	14	14
caraganas	15	15
carageen	14	14
carageens	15	15
caramba	16	16
carambola	19	19
carambolas	20	20
caramel	14	14
caramelise	17	17
caramelised	19	19
caramelises	18	18