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
cladocerans	20	20
cladogram	19	19
cladograms	20	20
claimer	14	14
claimers	15	15
clairaudience	23	23
clairaudiences	24	24
clairaudient	19	19
clairaudiently	24	24
clairvoyance	26	26
clairvoyances	27	27
clairvoyant	22	22
clairvoyantly	27	27
clairvoyants	23	23
clamber	17	17
clambered	20	20
clamberer	19	19
clamberers	20	20
clambering	23	23
clambers	18	18
clammer	17	17
clammers	18	18
clammier	18	18
clamor	13	13
clamored	16	16