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
cicatrizations	30	30
cicatrize	24	24
cicatrized	26	26
cicatrizes	25	25
cicatrizing	29	29
cicero	12	12
cicerone	15	15
cicerones	16	16
ciceroni	15	15
ciceros	13	13
cicoree	13	13
cicorees	14	14
cider	9	9
cideries	12	12
ciders	10	10
cidery	12	12
cigar	10	10
cigaret	12	12
cigarets	13	13
cigarette	14	14
cigarettes	15	15
cigarillo	16	16
cigarillos	17	17
cigars	11	11
ciguatera	15	15