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
cellarages	17	17
cellared	14	14
cellarer	13	13
cellarers	14	14
cellaret	13	13
cellarets	14	14
cellarette	15	15
cellarettes	16	16
cellaring	17	17
cellars	12	12
cellular	15	15
cellularities	20	20
cellularity	20	20
cellulars	16	16
cementer	15	15
cementers	16	16
cemeteries	16	16
cemetery	16	16
censer	10	10
censers	11	11
censor	10	10
censored	13	13
censorial	14	14
censoring	16	16
censorious	15	15