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
chlorophyll	26	26
chlorophyllous	30	30
chlorophylls	27	27
chloropicrin	25	25
chloropicrins	26	26
chloroplast	21	21
chloroplastic	26	26
chloroplasts	22	22
chloroprene	21	21
chloroprenes	22	22
chloroquine	28	28
chloroquines	29	29
chloroses	15	15
chlorosis	15	15
chlorothiazide	32	32
chlorothiazides	33	33
chlorotic	18	18
chlorous	15	15
chlorpromazine	36	36
chlorpromazines	37	37
chlorpropamide	30	30
chlorpropamides	31	31
chlorpyrifos	26	26
chlorpyrifoses	28	28
chocolatier	20	20