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
cerebrovascular	30	30
cerebrum	18	18
cerebrums	19	19
cerecloth	18	18
cerecloths	19	19
cered	9	9
cerement	15	15
cerements	16	16
ceremonial	18	18
ceremonialism	24	24
ceremonialisms	25	25
ceremonialist	21	21
ceremonialists	22	22
ceremonially	23	23
ceremonials	19	19
ceremonies	17	17
ceremonious	19	19
ceremoniously	24	24
ceremoniousness	24	24
ceremony	17	17
ceres	8	8
ceresin	11	11
ceresins	12	12
cereus	10	10
cereuses	12	12