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
caretakes	16	16
caretaking	20	20
caretook	15	15
carets	9	9
careworn	15	15
carex	15	15
carfare	13	13
carfares	14	14
carful	14	14
carfuls	15	15
cargo	10	10
cargoes	12	12
cargos	11	11
carhop	14	14
carhopped	21	21
carhopping	24	24
carhops	15	15
caribe	12	12
caribes	13	13
cariboo	13	13
cariboos	14	14
caribou	14	14
caribous	15	15
caricatural	19	19
caricature	17	17