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
cavaliers	17	17
cavalries	17	17
cavalry	17	17
cavalryman	24	24
cavalrymen	24	24
caveator	15	15
caveators	16	16
caver	12	12
cavern	14	14
caverned	17	17
cavernicolous	26	26
caverning	20	20
cavernous	18	18
cavernously	23	23
caverns	15	15
cavers	13	13
caviar	13	13
caviare	14	14
caviares	15	15
caviars	14	14
cavicorn	19	19
caviler	15	15
cavilers	16	16
caviller	17	17
cavillers	18	18