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
carnations	15	15
carnauba	16	16
carnaubas	17	17
carnelian	15	15
carnelians	16	16
carnet	10	10
carnets	11	11
carney	12	12
carneys	13	13
carnie	10	10
carnies	11	11
carnified	17	17
carnifies	16	16
carnify	16	16
carnifying	22	22
carnitas	12	12
carnitine	14	14
carnitines	15	15
carnival	17	17
carnivalesque	32	32
carnivals	18	18
carnivora	17	17
carnivore	17	17
carnivores	18	18
carnivories	19	19