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
chukkers	22	22
chummier	20	20
chunder	15	15
chundered	18	18
chundering	21	21
chunders	16	16
chunkier	19	19
chunter	14	14
chuntered	17	17
chuntering	20	20
chunters	15	15
church	17	17
churched	20	20
churches	19	19
churchgoer	23	23
churchgoers	24	24
churchgoing	27	27
churchgoings	28	28
churchianity	26	26
churchier	20	20
churchiest	21	21
churching	23	23
churchings	24	24
churchless	22	22
churchlier	22	22