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
chattery	15	15
chattier	13	13
chaufer	16	16
chaufers	17	17
chauffer	20	20
chauffers	21	21
chauffeur	22	22
chauffeured	25	25
chauffeuring	28	28
chauffeurs	23	23
chaulmoogra	23	23
chaulmoogras	24	24
chaunter	15	15
chaunters	16	16
chaussure	16	16
chaussures	17	17
chawer	14	14
chawers	15	15
cheaper	15	15
cheater	12	12
cheaters	13	13
cheatgrass	17	17
cheatgrasses	19	19
checker	19	19
checkerberries	29	29