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
carpet	12	12
carpetbag	20	20
carpetbagger	25	25
carpetbaggers	26	26
carpetbaggery	28	28
carpetbagging	29	29
carpetbags	21	21
carpeted	15	15
carpeting	18	18
carpetings	19	19
carpets	13	13
carpetweed	20	20
carpetweeds	21	21
carpi	11	11
carping	16	16
carpingly	21	21
carpings	17	17
carpogonia	19	19
carpogonial	21	21
carpogonium	24	24
carpool	14	14
carpooled	17	17
carpooler	16	16
carpoolers	17	17
carpooling	20	20