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
cavitary	17	17
cavort	13	13
cavorted	16	16
cavorter	15	15
cavorters	16	16
cavorting	19	19
cavorts	14	14
cecropia	17	17
cecropias	18	18
cedar	9	9
cedarbird	17	17
cedarbirds	18	18
cedarn	11	11
cedars	10	10
cedarwood	17	17
cedarwoods	18	18
cedary	12	12
ceder	9	9
ceders	10	10
ceftriaxone	25	25
ceftriaxones	26	26
ceiler	10	10
ceilers	11	11
ceilometer	17	17
ceilometers	18	18