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
chancrous	19	19
chandelier	18	18
chandeliered	21	21
chandler	16	16
chandleries	19	19
chandlers	17	17
chandlery	19	19
chanfron	18	18
chanfrons	19	19
changeover	22	22
changeovers	23	23
changer	15	15
changers	16	16
channeler	17	17
channelers	18	18
chansonnier	19	19
chansonniers	20	20
chanter	13	13
chanterelle	19	19
chanterelles	20	20
chanters	14	14
chanticleer	21	21
chanticleers	22	22
chantor	13	13
chantors	14	14