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
carpools	15	15
carport	13	13
carports	14	14
carpospore	19	19
carpospores	20	20
carps	11	11
carpus	13	13
carr	7	7
carrack	17	17
carracks	18	18
carrageenan	18	18
carrageenans	19	19
carrageenin	18	18
carrageenins	19	19
carrageens	16	16
carragheen	18	18
carragheens	19	19
carrefour	16	16
carrefours	17	17
carrel	10	10
carrell	12	12
carrells	13	13
carrels	11	11
carriage	13	13
carriages	14	14