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
chrysomelids	24	24
chrysophyte	25	25
chrysophytes	26	26
chrysoprase	21	21
chrysoprases	22	22
chrysotile	18	18
chrysotiles	19	19
chubbier	20	20
chucker	20	20
chuckers	21	21
chuckler	22	22
chucklers	23	23
chuddar	15	15
chuddars	16	16
chudder	15	15
chudders	16	16
chuffer	19	19
chuffier	20	20
chugger	17	17
chuggers	18	18
chukar	16	16
chukars	17	17
chukkar	21	21
chukkars	22	22
chukker	21	21