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
chondrule	18	18
chondrules	19	19
chooser	12	12
choosers	13	13
choosier	13	13
chopper	18	18
choppered	21	21
choppering	24	24
choppers	19	19
choppier	19	19
choragi	14	14
choragic	18	18
choragus	16	16
choraguses	18	18
choral	12	12
chorale	13	13
chorales	14	14
chorally	17	17
chorals	13	13
chord	11	11
chordal	14	14
chordamesoderm	27	27
chordamesoderms	28	28
chordate	14	14
chordates	15	15