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
chimaerism	21	21
chimaerisms	22	22
chimar	14	14
chimars	15	15
chimer	14	14
chimera	15	15
chimeras	16	16
chimere	15	15
chimeres	16	16
chimeric	19	19
chimerical	22	22
chimerically	27	27
chimerism	20	20
chimerisms	21	21
chimers	15	15
chinaberries	21	21
chinaberry	21	21
chinaware	18	18
chinawares	19	19
chincherinchee	31	31
chincherinchees	32	32
chinchier	20	20
chinkier	18	18
chinoiserie	17	17
chinoiseries	18	18