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
clarifications	25	25
clarified	17	17
clarifier	16	16
clarifiers	17	17
clarifies	16	16
clarify	16	16
clarifying	22	22
clarinet	13	13
clarinetist	16	16
clarinetists	17	17
clarinets	14	14
clarinettist	17	17
clarinettists	18	18
clarion	12	12
clarioned	15	15
clarioning	18	18
clarions	13	13
clarities	13	13
clarity	13	13
clarkia	15	15
clarkias	16	16
claro	9	9
claroes	11	11
claros	10	10
clary	11	11