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
cherub	15	15
cherubic	20	20
cherubically	28	28
cherubim	20	20
cherubims	21	21
cherublike	24	24
cherubs	16	16
chervil	17	17
chervils	18	18
cheshire	15	15
cheshires	16	16
chessboard	19	19
chessboards	20	20
chesterfield	22	22
chesterfields	23	23
chestier	13	13
chetrum	16	16
chetrums	17	17
chevalier	19	19
chevaliers	20	20
chevelure	20	20
chevelures	21	21
cheveron	18	18
cheverons	19	19
chevre	15	15