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
carbuncled	23	23
carbuncles	22	22
carbuncular	24	24
carburet	15	15
carbureted	18	18
carbureting	21	21
carburetion	19	19
carburetions	20	20
carburetor	17	17
carburetors	18	18
carburets	16	16
carburetted	19	19
carburetter	18	18
carburetters	19	19
carburetting	22	22
carburettor	18	18
carburettors	19	19
carburise	16	16
carburised	18	18
carburises	17	17
carburising	21	21
carburization	30	30
carburizations	31	31
carburize	25	25
carburized	27	27