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
caulker	16	16
caulkers	17	17
cauri	9	9
cauris	10	10
causer	10	10
causerie	12	12
causeries	13	13
causers	11	11
cauteries	13	13
cauterization	27	27
cauterizations	28	28
cauterize	22	22
cauterized	24	24
cauterizes	23	23
cauterizing	27	27
cautery	13	13
cautionary	17	17
cavalero	16	16
cavaleros	17	17
cavalier	16	16
cavaliered	19	19
cavaliering	22	22
cavalierism	22	22
cavalierisms	23	23
cavalierly	21	21