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
carriageway	21	21
carriageways	22	22
carried	11	11
carrier	10	10
carriers	11	11
carries	10	10
carriole	12	12
carrioles	13	13
carrion	11	11
carrions	12	12
carritch	16	16
carritches	18	18
carroch	15	15
carroches	17	17
carrom	12	12
carromed	15	15
carroming	18	18
carroms	13	13
carronade	14	14
carronades	15	15
carrot	9	9
carrotier	12	12
carrotiest	13	13
carrotin	12	12
carrotins	13	13