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
chowdered	19	19
chowderhead	23	23
chowderheaded	26	26
chowderheads	24	24
chowdering	22	22
chowders	17	17
chresard	14	14
chresards	15	15
chrestomathies	24	24
chrestomathy	24	24
chrism	14	14
chrisma	15	15
chrismal	17	17
chrismation	20	20
chrismations	21	21
chrismon	17	17
chrismons	18	18
chrisms	15	15
chrisom	15	15
chrisoms	16	16
christen	14	14
christened	17	17
christening	20	20
christens	15	15
christiania	17	17