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
carrots	10	10
carrottop	15	15
carrottopped	22	22
carrottops	16	16
carroty	12	12
carrousel	14	14
carrousels	15	15
carrs	8	8
carry	10	10
carryall	15	15
carryalls	16	16
carryback	24	24
carrybacks	25	25
carrycot	16	16
carrycots	17	17
carryforward	24	24
carryforwards	25	25
carrying	16	16
carryon	13	13
carryons	14	14
carryout	14	14
carryouts	15	15
carryover	18	18
carryovers	19	19
cars	7	7