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
choicer	15	15
choir	10	10
choirboy	18	18
choirboys	19	19
choired	13	13
choiring	16	16
choirmaster	19	19
choirmasters	20	20
choirs	11	11
chokeberries	24	24
chokeberry	24	24
chokecherries	27	27
chokecherry	27	27
choker	15	15
chokers	16	16
chokier	16	16
cholangiogram	27	27
cholangiograms	28	28
cholangiography	33	33
cholecalciferol	32	32
choler	12	12
cholera	13	13
choleraic	18	18
choleras	14	14
choleric	17	17