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
charitably	21	21
charities	14	14
charity	14	14
charivari	18	18
charivaris	19	19
chark	14	14
charka	15	15
charkas	16	16
charked	17	17
charkha	18	18
charkhas	19	19
charking	20	20
charks	15	15
charladies	17	17
charlady	17	17
charlatan	16	16
charlatanism	22	22
charlatanisms	23	23
charlatanries	20	20
charlatanry	20	20
charlatans	17	17
charley	15	15
charleys	16	16
charlie	13	13
charlies	14	14