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
carbanions	18	18
carbarn	14	14
carbarns	15	15
carbaryl	17	17
carbaryls	18	18
carbazole	25	25
carbazoles	26	26
carbide	14	14
carbides	15	15
carbine	14	14
carbines	15	15
carbinol	16	16
carbinols	17	17
carbo	11	11
carbocyclic	29	29
carbohydrase	23	23
carbohydrases	24	24
carbohydrate	23	23
carbohydrates	24	24
carbolic	18	18
carbolics	19	19
carbon	13	13
carbonaceous	23	23
carbonade	17	17
carbonades	18	18