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
carload	12	12
carloads	13	13
carls	9	9
carmagnole	20	20
carmagnoles	21	21
carmaker	18	18
carmakers	19	19
carman	13	13
carmen	13	13
carminative	22	22
carminatives	23	23
carmine	14	14
carmines	15	15
carn	8	8
carnage	13	13
carnages	14	14
carnal	11	11
carnalities	16	16
carnality	16	16
carnallite	16	16
carnallites	17	17
carnally	16	16
carnassial	15	15
carnassials	16	16
carnation	14	14