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
citron	10	10
citronella	16	16
citronellal	18	18
citronellas	17	17
citronellol	18	18
citronellols	19	19
citrons	11	11
citrous	11	11
citrulline	17	17
citrullines	18	18
citrus	10	10
citruses	12	12
citrusy	13	13
cittern	11	11
citterns	12	12
cityward	17	17
civilizer	26	26
civilizers	27	27
clabber	17	17
clabbered	20	20
clabbering	23	23
clabbers	18	18
clacker	18	18
clackers	19	19
cladoceran	19	19