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
circumvallates	30	30
circumvallating	34	34
circumvallation	32	32
circumvent	25	25
circumvented	28	28
circumventing	31	31
circumvention	29	29
circumventions	30	30
circumvents	26	26
circumvolution	31	31
circumvolutions	32	32
circus	13	13
circuses	15	15
circusy	16	16
cire	7	7
cires	8	8
cirque	19	19
cirques	20	20
cirrate	10	10
cirrhoses	14	14
cirrhosis	14	14
cirrhotic	17	17
cirrhotics	18	18
cirri	8	8
cirriped	15	15