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
catbriers	15	15
catcher	15	15
catchers	16	16
catchier	16	16
catchphrase	24	24
catchphrases	25	25
catchword	21	21
catchwords	22	22
catechizer	27	27
catechizers	28	28
categoric	17	17
categorical	20	20
categorically	25	25
categories	15	15
categorise	15	15
categorised	17	17
categorises	16	16
categorising	20	20
categorization	29	29
categorizations	30	30
categorize	24	24
categorized	26	26
categorizes	25	25
categorizing	29	29
category	15	15