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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
cardsharper	20	20
cardsharpers	21	21
cardsharps	19	19
care	7	7
cared	9	9
careen	10	10
careened	13	13
careener	12	12
careeners	13	13
careening	16	16
careens	11	11
career	9	9
careered	12	12
careerer	11	11
careerers	12	12
careering	15	15
careerism	15	15
careerisms	16	16
careerist	12	12
careerists	13	13
careers	10	10
carefree	14	14
careful	15	15
carefuller	19	19
carefullest	20	20