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
clearly	14	14
clearness	14	14
clearnesses	16	16
clearout	13	13
clearouts	14	14
clears	10	10
clearstories	16	16
clearstory	16	16
clearway	17	17
clearways	18	18
clearwing	19	19
clearwings	20	20
cleaver	15	15
cleavers	16	16
clencher	18	18
clenchers	19	19
clepsydra	19	19
clepsydrae	20	20
clepsydras	20	20
clerestories	16	16
clerestory	16	16
clergies	14	14
clergy	14	14
clergyman	21	21
clergymen	21	21