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
cataphoreses	20	20
cataphoresis	20	20
cataphoretic	23	23
cataphoric	21	21
cataract	14	14
cataractous	18	18
cataracts	15	15
catarrh	12	12
catarrhal	15	15
catarrhally	20	20
catarrhine	16	16
catarrhines	17	17
catarrhs	13	13
catastrophe	19	19
catastrophes	20	20
catastrophic	23	23
catastrophism	24	24
catastrophisms	25	25
catastrophist	21	21
catastrophists	22	22
catbird	14	14
catbirds	15	15
catbriar	14	14
catbriars	15	15
catbrier	14	14