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
charr	10	10
charred	13	13
charrier	13	13
charriest	14	14
charring	16	16
charro	11	11
charros	12	12
charrs	11	11
charry	13	13
chars	10	10
chart	10	10
charted	13	13
charter	12	12
chartered	15	15
charterer	14	14
charterers	15	15
chartering	18	18
charters	13	13
charting	16	16
chartism	16	16
chartisms	17	17
chartist	13	13
chartists	14	14
charts	11	11
chartularies	19	19