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
ciguateras	16	16
cilantro	13	13
cilantros	14	14
ciliary	13	13
cincture	16	16
cinctured	18	18
cinctures	17	17
cincturing	21	21
cinder	11	11
cindered	14	14
cindering	17	17
cinders	12	12
cindery	14	14
cinemagoer	19	19
cinemagoers	20	20
cinematograph	27	27
cinematographer	29	29
cinematographic	32	32
cinematographs	28	28
cinematography	30	30
cineraria	13	13
cinerarias	14	14
cinerarium	18	18
cinerary	14	14
cinereous	14	14