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
ceinture	13	13
ceintures	14	14
celebrant	17	17
celebrants	18	18
celebrate	16	16
celebrated	18	18
celebratedness	23	23
celebrates	17	17
celebrating	21	21
celebration	19	19
celebrations	20	20
celebrative	22	22
celebrator	17	17
celebrators	18	18
celebratory	20	20
celebrities	18	18
celebrity	18	18
celeriac	15	15
celeriacs	16	16
celeries	12	12
celerities	14	14
celerity	14	14
celery	12	12
cellar	11	11
cellarage	16	16