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
charlock	21	21
charlocks	22	22
charlotte	15	15
charlottes	16	16
charm	13	13
charmed	16	16
charmer	15	15
charmers	16	16
charmeuse	18	18
charmeuses	19	19
charming	19	19
charminger	21	21
charmingest	22	22
charmingly	24	24
charmless	18	18
charms	14	14
charnel	14	14
charnels	15	15
charpai	15	15
charpais	16	16
charpoy	17	17
charpoys	18	18
charqui	22	22
charquid	24	24
charquis	23	23