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
chartulary	19	19
charwoman	21	21
charwomen	21	21
chary	12	12
chaser	11	11
chasers	12	12
chasseur	14	14
chasseurs	15	15
chastener	15	15
chasteners	16	16
chaster	12	12
chastiser	14	14
chastisers	15	15
chateaubriand	24	24
chateaubriands	25	25
chatroom	16	16
chatrooms	17	17
chatter	12	12
chatterbox	25	25
chatterboxes	27	27
chattered	15	15
chatterer	14	14
chatterers	15	15
chattering	18	18
chatters	13	13