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
churchliest	23	23
churchliness	25	25
churchly	22	22
churchman	24	24
churchmanship	33	33
churchmen	24	24
churchwarden	28	28
churchwardens	29	29
churchwoman	29	29
churchwomen	29	29
churchy	20	20
churchyard	24	24
churchyards	25	25
churinga	17	17
churingas	18	18
churl	12	12
churlish	17	17
churlishly	22	22
churlishness	22	22
churls	13	13
churn	12	12
churned	15	15
churner	14	14
churners	15	15
churning	18	18