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
chantries	15	15
chantry	15	15
chaparajos	27	27
chaparejos	27	27
chaparral	18	18
chaparrals	19	19
chaperon	17	17
chaperonage	22	22
chaperonages	23	23
chaperone	18	18
chaperoned	20	20
chaperones	19	19
chaperoning	23	23
chaperons	18	18
chapiter	16	16
chapiters	17	17
chapter	15	15
chaptered	18	18
chaptering	21	21
chapters	16	16
char	9	9
charabanc	21	21
charabancs	22	22
characid	17	17
characids	18	18