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
clangouring	22	22
clangours	17	17
clankier	17	17
clapboard	20	20
clapboarded	23	23
clapboarding	26	26
clapboards	21	21
clapper	17	17
clapperclaw	28	28
clapperclawed	31	31
clapperclawing	34	34
clapperclaws	29	29
clappers	18	18
claptrap	18	18
claptraps	19	19
claquer	21	21
claquers	22	22
claqueur	23	23
claqueurs	24	24
clarence	16	16
clarences	17	17
claret	10	10
clarets	11	11
claries	11	11
clarification	24	24