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
checkerberry	29	29
checkerboard	28	28
checkerboards	29	29
checkered	22	22
checkering	25	25
checkers	20	20
checkmark	28	28
checkmarked	31	31
checkmarking	34	34
checkmarks	29	29
checkrein	22	22
checkreins	23	23
checkroom	24	24
checkrooms	25	25
checkrow	23	23
checkrowed	26	26
checkrowing	29	29
checkrows	24	24
chedarim	17	17
cheddar	14	14
cheddars	15	15
cheddary	17	17
cheder	12	12
cheders	13	13
cheekier	17	17