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
ceruleans	15	15
ceruloplasmin	26	26
ceruloplasmins	27	27
cerumen	15	15
cerumens	16	16
ceruminous	19	19
ceruse	10	10
ceruses	11	11
cerusite	12	12
cerusites	13	13
cerussite	13	13
cerussites	14	14
cervelas	16	16
cervelases	18	18
cervelat	16	16
cervelats	17	17
cerveza	23	23
cervezas	24	24
cervical	19	19
cervices	18	18
cervicitis	20	20
cervicitises	22	22
cervid	14	14
cervids	15	15
cervine	15	15