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
cartes	9	9
cartful	15	15
cartfuls	16	16
cartilage	15	15
cartilages	16	16
cartilaginous	21	21
carting	13	13
cartload	13	13
cartloads	14	14
cartographer	22	22
cartographers	23	23
cartographic	25	25
cartographical	28	28
cartographies	23	23
cartography	23	23
carton	10	10
cartoned	13	13
cartoning	16	16
cartons	11	11
cartoon	11	11
cartooned	14	14
cartooning	17	17
cartoonings	18	18
cartoonish	16	16
cartoonishly	21	21