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
circumcircles	30	30
circumcise	23	23
circumcised	25	25
circumciser	24	24
circumcisers	25	25
circumcises	24	24
circumcising	28	28
circumcision	26	26
circumcisions	27	27
circumference	30	30
circumferences	31	31
circumferential	30	30
circumflex	31	31
circumflexes	33	33
circumfluent	28	28
circumfluous	28	28
circumfuse	24	24
circumfused	26	26
circumfuses	25	25
circumfusing	29	29
circumfusion	27	27
circumfusions	28	28
circumjacent	35	35
circumlocution	30	30
circumlocutions	31	31