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
cither	11	11
cithern	13	13
citherns	14	14
cithers	12	12
cithren	13	13
cithrens	14	14
citizenries	24	24
citizenry	24	24
citral	10	10
citrals	11	11
citrate	10	10
citrated	12	12
citrates	11	11
citreous	12	12
citric	12	12
citriculture	21	21
citricultures	22	22
citriculturist	23	23
citriculturists	24	24
citrin	10	10
citrine	11	11
citrines	12	12
citrinin	13	13
citrinins	14	14
citrins	11	11