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
cardiologist	19	19
cardiologists	20	20
cardiology	19	19
cardiomyopathy	30	30
cardiopathies	22	22
cardiopathy	22	22
cardiopulmonary	30	30
cardios	11	11
cardiothoracic	26	26
cardiotonic	19	19
cardiotonics	20	20
cardiovascular	27	27
cardioversion	22	22
cardioversions	23	23
carditic	15	15
carditis	12	12
carditises	14	14
cardon	11	11
cardons	12	12
cardoon	12	12
cardoons	13	13
cardplayer	20	20
cardplayers	21	21
cards	9	9
cardsharp	18	18