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
circlet	14	14
circlets	15	15
circling	18	18
circs	11	11
circuit	14	14
circuital	17	17
circuited	17	17
circuities	17	17
circuiting	20	20
circuitous	18	18
circuitously	23	23
circuitousness	23	23
circuitries	18	18
circuitry	18	18
circuits	15	15
circuity	17	17
circular	16	16
circularise	19	19
circularised	21	21
circularises	20	20
circularising	24	24
circularities	21	21
circularity	21	21
circularization	33	33
circularize	28	28