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
chlorides	16	16
chlorids	15	15
chlorin	14	14
chlorinate	17	17
chlorinated	19	19
chlorinates	18	18
chlorinating	22	22
chlorination	20	20
chlorinations	21	21
chlorinator	18	18
chlorinators	19	19
chlorine	15	15
chlorines	16	16
chlorinities	19	19
chlorinity	19	19
chlorins	15	15
chlorite	14	14
chlorites	15	15
chloritic	18	18
chlorobenzene	33	33
chlorobenzenes	34	34
chloroform	22	22
chloroforms	23	23
chlorohydrin	24	24
chlorohydrins	25	25