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
chemoautotrophy	31	31
chemoprevention	32	32
chemopreventive	35	35
chemoreception	29	29
chemoreceptions	30	30
chemoreceptive	32	32
chemoreceptor	27	27
chemoreceptors	28	28
chemosurgeries	25	25
chemosurgery	25	25
chemosurgical	28	28
chemotherapies	27	27
chemotherapist	27	27
chemotherapists	28	28
chemotherapy	27	27
chemotropism	26	26
chemurgies	21	21
chemurgy	21	21
chequer	22	22
chequered	25	25
chequering	28	28
chequers	23	23
cherimoya	19	19
cherimoyas	20	20
cherish	14	14