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
chevres	16	16
chevret	16	16
chevrets	17	17
chevron	17	17
chevrons	18	18
chewer	14	14
chewers	15	15
chewier	15	15
chhertum	19	19
chiaroscurist	22	22
chiaroscurists	23	23
chiaroscuro	20	20
chiaroscuros	21	21
chicaner	17	17
chicaneries	20	20
chicaners	18	18
chicanery	20	20
chiccories	21	21
chiccory	21	21
chicer	14	14
chichier	18	18
chickaree	21	21
chickarees	22	22
chickenhearted	30	30
chickories	22	22