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
choreography	26	26
choreoid	14	14
chores	11	11
chorial	13	13
choriamb	19	19
choriambs	20	20
choric	14	14
chorine	13	13
chorines	14	14
choring	15	15
chorioallantoic	26	26
chorioallantois	23	23
choriocarcinoma	30	30
chorioid	14	14
chorioids	15	15
chorion	13	13
chorionic	18	18
chorions	14	14
chorister	14	14
choristers	15	15
chorizo	21	21
chorizos	22	22
chorographer	24	24
chorographers	25	25
chorographic	27	27