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
carse	8	8
carses	9	9
carsick	17	17
carspiel	15	15
carspiels	16	16
cart	7	7
cartable	15	15
cartage	12	12
cartages	13	13
carte	8	8
carted	10	10
cartel	10	10
cartelise	13	13
cartelised	15	15
cartelises	14	14
cartelising	18	18
cartelization	27	27
cartelizations	28	28
cartelize	22	22
cartelized	24	24
cartelizes	23	23
cartelizing	27	27
cartels	11	11
carter	9	9
carters	10	10