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
carnivorous	20	20
carnivorously	25	25
carnivorousness	25	25
carnivory	19	19
carnosaur	14	14
carnosaurs	15	15
carnotite	13	13
carnotites	14	14
carns	9	9
carny	11	11
caroach	15	15
caroaches	17	17
carob	11	11
carobs	12	12
caroch	14	14
caroche	15	15
caroches	16	16
carol	9	9
caroled	12	12
caroler	11	11
carolers	12	12
caroli	10	10
caroling	15	15
carolings	16	16
carolled	14	14