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
chickory	22	22
chicories	17	17
chicory	17	17
chider	12	12
chiders	13	13
chiefer	15	15
chiffonier	22	22
chiffoniers	23	23
chifforobe	24	24
chifforobes	25	25
chigger	16	16
chiggers	17	17
childbearing	25	25
childbirth	22	22
childbirths	23	23
childcare	19	19
childlier	17	17
childproof	23	23
children	16	16
chiller	14	14
chillers	15	15
chillier	15	15
chimaera	16	16
chimaeras	17	17
chimaeric	20	20