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
cerci	11	11
cercis	12	12
cercises	14	14
cercus	13	13
cere	7	7
cereal	10	10
cereals	11	11
cerebella	17	17
cerebellar	18	18
cerebellum	22	22
cerebellums	23	23
cerebra	13	13
cerebral	15	15
cerebrally	20	20
cerebrals	16	16
cerebrate	15	15
cerebrated	17	17
cerebrates	16	16
cerebrating	20	20
cerebration	18	18
cerebrations	19	19
cerebric	17	17
cerebroside	18	18
cerebrosides	19	19
cerebrospinal	24	24