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
ceria	8	8
cerias	9	9
ceric	11	11
cering	12	12
ceriph	14	14
ceriphs	15	15
cerise	9	9
cerises	10	10
cerite	9	9
cerites	10	10
cerium	13	13
ceriums	14	14
cermet	12	12
cermets	13	13
cernuous	14	14
cero	7	7
ceros	8	8
cerotic	13	13
cerotype	16	16
cerotypes	17	17
cerous	10	10
cert	7	7
certain	11	11
certainer	13	13
certainest	14	14