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
cervix	20	20
cervixes	22	22
cesarean	12	12
cesareans	13	13
cesarian	12	12
cesarians	13	13
cesura	10	10
cesurae	11	11
cesuras	11	11
chadar	12	12
chadarim	17	17
chadars	13	13
chador	12	12
chadors	13	13
chadri	12	12
chafer	14	14
chafers	15	15
chaffer	18	18
chaffered	21	21
chafferer	20	20
chafferers	21	21
chaffering	24	24
chaffers	19	19
chaffier	19	19
chagrin	15	15