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
chromatogram	25	25
chromatograms	26	26
chromatograph	28	28
chromatographer	30	30
chromatographic	33	33
chromatographs	29	29
chromatography	31	31
chromatolyses	24	24
chromatolysis	24	24
chromatolytic	27	27
chromatophore	26	26
chromatophores	27	27
chrome	14	14
chromed	16	16
chromes	15	15
chromic	18	18
chromide	17	17
chromides	18	18
chromier	16	16
chromiest	17	17
chrominance	24	24
chrominances	25	25
chroming	19	19
chromings	20	20
chromis	15	15