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
chirus	12	12
chiseler	14	14
chiselers	15	15
chiseller	16	16
chisellers	17	17
chitter	12	12
chittered	15	15
chittering	18	18
chitterlings	21	21
chitters	13	13
chivalric	22	22
chivalries	20	20
chivalrous	21	21
chivalrously	26	26
chivalrousness	26	26
chivalry	20	20
chivaree	17	17
chivareed	19	19
chivareeing	23	23
chivarees	18	18
chivari	16	16
chivaried	19	19
chivaries	18	18
chivariing	22	22
chlamydospore	28	28