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
certainly	16	16
certainties	15	15
certainty	15	15
certes	9	9
certifiable	21	21
certifiably	23	23
certificate	20	20
certificated	22	22
certificates	21	21
certificating	25	25
certification	23	23
certifications	24	24
certificatory	24	24
certified	16	16
certifier	15	15
certifiers	16	16
certifies	15	15
certify	15	15
certifying	21	21
certiorari	13	13
certioraris	14	14
certitude	14	14
certitudes	15	15
certs	8	8
cerulean	14	14