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
cathedrae	15	15
cathedral	16	16
cathedrals	17	17
cathedras	15	15
catheter	13	13
catheterization	30	30
catheterize	25	25
catheterized	27	27
catheterizes	26	26
catheterizing	30	30
catheters	14	14
catnaper	15	15
catnapers	16	16
catnapper	19	19
catnappers	20	20
catoptric	18	18
catteries	12	12
cattery	12	12
cattier	10	10
cauldron	15	15
cauldrons	16	16
cauliflower	23	23
caulifloweret	25	25
cauliflowerets	26	26
cauliflowers	24	24