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
claustrophobes	27	27
claustrophobia	27	27
claustrophobias	28	28
claustrophobic	30	30
claustrum	18	18
claver	14	14
clavered	17	17
clavering	20	20
clavers	15	15
clavichord	24	24
clavichordist	27	27
clavichordists	28	28
clavichords	25	25
clavicular	23	23
clavier	15	15
clavierist	18	18
clavieristic	23	23
clavierists	19	19
claviers	16	16
clawer	13	13
clawers	14	14
clawhammer	25	25
clayier	13	13
claymore	17	17
claymores	18	18