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
chorded	14	14
chording	17	17
chordings	18	18
chords	12	12
chore	10	10
chorea	11	11
choreal	13	13
choreas	12	12
choreboy	18	18
choreboys	19	19
chored	12	12
choregi	14	14
choregus	16	16
choreguses	18	18
choreic	15	15
choreiform	21	21
choreman	17	17
choremen	17	17
choreograph	23	23
choreographed	26	26
choreographer	25	25
choreographers	26	26
choreographic	28	28
choreographies	26	26
choreographing	29	29