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
cholerically	25	25
cholers	13	13
cholesteric	20	20
cholesterol	18	18
cholesterols	19	19
cholestyramine	26	26
cholestyramines	27	27
cholinergic	23	23
cholinergically	31	31
cholinesterase	21	21
cholinesterases	22	22
chomper	18	18
chompers	19	19
chondriosome	22	22
chondriosomes	23	23
chondrite	16	16
chondrites	17	17
chondritic	20	20
chondrocrania	24	24
chondrocranium	29	29
chondrocraniums	30	30
chondrocyte	23	23
chondrocytes	24	24
chondroitin	19	19
chondroitins	20	20