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
centroid	13	13
centroids	14	14
centromere	17	17
centromeres	18	18
centromeric	21	21
centrosome	17	17
centrosomes	18	18
centrosymmetric	30	30
centrum	15	15
centrums	16	16
centuries	14	14
centurion	15	15
centurions	16	16
century	14	14
ceorl	9	9
ceorlish	14	14
ceorls	10	10
cephalometric	28	28
cephalometry	26	26
cephaloridine	24	24
cephaloridines	25	25
cephalosporin	26	26
cephalosporins	27	27
cephalothoraces	29	29
cephalothorax	31	31