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
carbonado	17	17
carbonadoed	20	20
carbonadoes	19	19
carbonadoing	23	23
carbonados	18	18
carbonara	16	16
carbonaras	17	17
carbonate	16	16
carbonated	18	18
carbonates	17	17
carbonating	21	21
carbonation	19	19
carbonations	20	20
carbonic	18	18
carbonium	20	20
carboniums	21	21
carbonization	30	30
carbonizations	31	31
carbonize	25	25
carbonized	27	27
carbonizes	26	26
carbonizing	30	30
carbonless	18	18
carbonnade	19	19
carbonnades	20	20