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
caricatures	18	18
caricaturist	19	19
caricaturists	20	20
carices	13	13
caried	10	10
caries	9	9
carillon	14	14
carillonned	19	19
carillonneur	20	20
carillonneurs	21	21
carillonning	22	22
carillons	15	15
carina	10	10
carinae	11	11
carinal	12	12
carinas	11	11
carinate	12	12
carinated	14	14
caring	12	12
caringly	17	17
carings	13	13
carioca	13	13
cariocas	14	14
cariogenic	19	19
cariole	11	11