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
chronology	21	21
chronometer	20	20
chronometers	21	21
chronometric	24	24
chronometrical	27	27
chronometries	22	22
chronometry	22	22
chronon	14	14
chronons	15	15
chronotherapies	26	26
chronotherapy	26	26
chrysalid	18	18
chrysalides	20	20
chrysalids	19	19
chrysalis	17	17
chrysalises	19	19
chrysanthemum	30	30
chrysanthemums	31	31
chrysarobin	22	22
chrysarobins	23	23
chrysoberyl	24	24
chrysoberyls	25	25
chrysolite	18	18
chrysolites	19	19
chrysomelid	23	23