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
carbons	14	14
carbonyl	18	18
carbonylation	24	24
carbonylations	25	25
carbonylic	23	23
carbonyls	19	19
carbora	13	13
carboras	14	14
carbos	12	12
carboxyl	24	24
carboxylase	27	27
carboxylases	28	28
carboxylate	27	27
carboxylated	29	29
carboxylates	28	28
carboxylating	32	32
carboxylation	30	30
carboxylations	31	31
carboxylic	29	29
carboxyls	25	25
carboy	14	14
carboyed	17	17
carboys	15	15
carbs	11	11
carbuncle	21	21