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
clayware	17	17
claywares	18	18
cleaner	12	12
cleaners	13	13
cleanlier	15	15
cleanser	13	13
cleansers	14	14
clear	9	9
clearable	17	17
clearance	17	17
clearances	18	18
clearcut	16	16
clearcuts	17	17
clearcutting	23	23
cleared	12	12
clearer	11	11
clearers	12	12
clearest	12	12
clearheaded	19	19
clearheadedly	24	24
clearheadedness	24	24
clearing	15	15
clearinghouse	23	23
clearinghouses	24	24
clearings	16	16