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
chorographies	25	25
chorography	25	25
choroid	13	13
choroidal	16	16
choroids	14	14
chorten	13	13
chortens	14	14
chortle	13	13
chortled	15	15
chortler	14	14
chortlers	15	15
chortles	14	14
chortling	18	18
chorus	12	12
chorused	15	15
choruses	14	14
chorusing	18	18
chorussed	16	16
chorusses	15	15
chorussing	19	19
choucroute	20	20
choucroutes	21	21
chouser	13	13
chousers	14	14
chowder	16	16