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
caroller	13	13
carollers	14	14
carolling	17	17
carols	10	10
carolus	12	12
caroluses	14	14
carom	11	11
caromed	14	14
caroming	17	17
caroms	12	12
carotene	12	12
carotenes	13	13
carotenoid	15	15
carotenoids	16	16
carotid	11	11
carotids	12	12
carotin	11	11
carotinoid	15	15
carotinoids	16	16
carotins	12	12
carousal	13	13
carousals	14	14
carouse	11	11
caroused	13	13
carousel	13	13