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
chronicity	21	21
chronicle	19	19
chronicled	21	21
chronicler	20	20
chroniclers	21	21
chronicling	24	24
chronics	17	17
chronobiologic	29	29
chronobiologist	27	27
chronobiology	27	27
chronogram	21	21
chronograms	22	22
chronograph	24	24
chronographic	29	29
chronographies	27	27
chronographs	25	25
chronography	27	27
chronologer	20	20
chronologers	21	21
chronologic	23	23
chronological	26	26
chronologically	31	31
chronologies	21	21
chronologist	21	21
chronologists	22	22