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
censoriously	20	20
censoriousness	20	20
censors	11	11
censorship	19	19
censorships	20	20
censurable	19	19
censure	12	12
censured	14	14
censurer	13	13
censurers	14	14
censures	13	13
censuring	17	17
centare	11	11
centares	12	12
centaur	12	12
centaurea	14	14
centaureas	15	15
centauries	15	15
centaurs	13	13
centaury	15	15
centenarian	17	17
centenarians	18	18
centenaries	16	16
centenary	16	16
center	10	10