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
caravanners	20	20
caravanning	23	23
caravans	16	16
caravansaries	21	21
caravansary	21	21
caravanserai	20	20
caravanserais	21	21
caravel	15	15
caravels	16	16
caraway	15	15
caraways	16	16
carb	10	10
carbachol	21	21
carbachols	22	22
carbamate	18	18
carbamates	19	19
carbamazepine	35	35
carbamazepines	36	36
carbamic	20	20
carbamide	19	19
carbamides	20	20
carbamino	19	19
carbamyl	20	20
carbamyls	21	21
carbanion	17	17