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
casserole	13	13
casseroles	14	14
cassimere	15	15
cassimeres	16	16
cassiterite	14	14
cassiterites	15	15
cassowaries	17	17
cassowary	17	17
caster	9	9
castered	12	12
casters	10	10
castigator	15	15
castigators	16	16
castor	9	9
castoreum	16	16
castoreums	17	17
castors	10	10
castrate	11	11
castrated	13	13
castrater	12	12
castrates	12	12
castrati	11	11
castrating	16	16
castration	14	14
castrations	15	15