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
chlamydospores	29	29
chloracne	19	19
chloracnes	20	20
chloral	14	14
chloralose	17	17
chloraloses	18	18
chlorals	15	15
chloramine	20	20
chloramines	21	21
chloramphenicol	34	34
chlorate	14	14
chlorates	15	15
chlordan	16	16
chlordane	17	17
chlordanes	18	18
chlordans	17	17
chlorella	17	17
chlorellas	18	18
chlorenchyma	29	29
chlorenchymas	30	30
chlorhexidine	30	30
chlorhexidines	31	31
chloric	16	16
chlorid	14	14
chloride	15	15