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
clasher	13	13
clashers	14	14
clasper	14	14
claspers	15	15
classer	11	11
classers	12	12
classier	12	12
classificatory	26	26
classifier	17	17
classifiers	18	18
classroom	16	16
classrooms	17	17
clathrate	15	15
clathrates	16	16
clatter	11	11
clattered	14	14
clatterer	13	13
clatterers	14	14
clattering	17	17
clatteringly	22	22
clatters	12	12
clattery	14	14
claustra	13	13
claustral	15	15
claustrophobe	26	26