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
churnings	19	19
churns	13	13
churr	11	11
churred	14	14
churrigueresque	34	34
churring	17	17
churro	12	12
churros	13	13
churrs	12	12
chylomicron	26	26
chylomicrons	27	27
chymotrypsin	28	28
chymotrypsins	29	29
chymotryptic	30	30
chyron	14	14
chyrons	15	15
chytrid	15	15
chytrids	16	16
ciboria	13	13
ciborium	18	18
cicatrices	19	19
cicatricial	21	21
cicatrix	21	21
cicatrixes	23	23
cicatrization	29	29