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
carvacrols	21	21
carve	12	12
carved	14	14
carvel	14	14
carvels	15	15
carven	14	14
carver	13	13
carveries	16	16
carvers	14	14
carvery	16	16
carves	13	13
carving	17	17
carvings	18	18
carwash	15	15
carwashes	17	17
caryatic	16	16
caryatid	14	14
caryatides	16	16
caryatids	15	15
caryopses	17	17
caryopsides	20	20
caryopsis	17	17
caryotin	14	14
caryotins	15	15
cascara	13	13