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
cephalothoraxes	33	33
ceramal	14	14
ceramals	15	15
ceramic	16	16
ceramicist	19	19
ceramicists	20	20
ceramics	17	17
ceramide	15	15
ceramides	16	16
ceramist	14	14
ceramists	15	15
cerastes	11	11
cerate	9	9
cerated	11	11
cerates	10	10
ceratin	11	11
ceratins	12	12
ceratoid	12	12
ceratopsian	18	18
ceratopsians	19	19
cercal	13	13
cercaria	14	14
cercariae	15	15
cercarial	16	16
cercarias	15	15