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
cartoonist	14	14
cartoonists	15	15
cartoonlike	20	20
cartoons	12	12
cartoony	14	14
cartop	12	12
cartopper	18	18
cartoppers	19	19
cartouch	17	17
cartouche	18	18
cartouches	19	19
cartridge	15	15
cartridges	16	16
carts	8	8
cartularies	16	16
cartulary	16	16
cartwheel	18	18
cartwheeled	21	21
cartwheeler	20	20
cartwheelers	21	21
cartwheeling	24	24
cartwheels	19	19
caruncle	17	17
caruncles	18	18
carvacrol	20	20