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
caramelising	22	22
caramelize	26	26
caramelized	28	28
caramelizes	27	27
caramelizing	31	31
caramels	15	15
carangid	15	15
carangids	16	16
carapace	17	17
carapaces	18	18
carapax	20	20
carapaxes	22	22
carassow	14	14
carassows	15	15
carat	8	8
carate	9	9
carates	10	10
carats	9	9
caravan	15	15
caravaned	18	18
caravaner	17	17
caravaners	18	18
caravaning	21	21
caravanned	20	20
caravanner	19	19