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
chargers	15	15
charges	14	14
charging	18	18
chargings	19	19
charier	12	12
chariest	13	13
charily	15	15
chariness	15	15
charinesses	17	17
charing	15	15
chariot	12	12
charioted	15	15
charioteer	15	15
charioteers	16	16
charioting	18	18
chariots	13	13
charism	15	15
charisma	16	16
charismas	17	17
charismata	18	18
charismatic	22	22
charismatics	23	23
charisms	16	16
charitable	19	19
charitableness	24	24