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
cheeper	15	15
cheepers	16	16
cheer	10	10
cheered	13	13
cheerer	12	12
cheerers	13	13
cheerful	18	18
cheerfuller	22	22
cheerfullest	23	23
cheerfully	23	23
cheerfulness	23	23
cheerfulnesses	25	25
cheerier	13	13
cheeriest	14	14
cheerily	16	16
cheeriness	16	16
cheering	16	16
cheerio	12	12
cheerios	13	13
cheerlead	16	16
cheerleader	18	18
cheerleading	22	22
cheerleads	17	17
cheerled	15	15
cheerless	15	15