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
cheerlessly	20	20
cheerlessness	20	20
cheerly	15	15
cheero	11	11
cheeros	12	12
cheers	11	11
cheery	13	13
cheeseburger	23	23
cheeseburgers	24	24
cheeseparing	23	23
cheeseparings	24	24
cheesier	13	13
chelator	14	14
chelators	15	15
chelicera	18	18
chelicerae	19	19
cheliceral	20	20
chemisorb	20	20
chemisorbed	23	23
chemisorbing	26	26
chemisorbs	21	21
chemisorption	25	25
chemisorptions	26	26
chemistries	19	19
chemistry	19	19