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
carousels	14	14
carouser	12	12
carousers	13	13
carouses	12	12
carousing	16	16
carp	10	10
carpaccio	21	21
carpaccios	22	22
carpal	13	13
carpale	14	14
carpalia	15	15
carpals	14	14
carped	13	13
carpel	13	13
carpellary	20	20
carpellate	18	18
carpels	14	14
carpenter	16	16
carpentered	19	19
carpentering	22	22
carpenters	17	17
carpentries	18	18
carpentry	18	18
carper	12	12
carpers	13	13