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
clergyperson	24	24
clergypersons	25	25
clergywoman	26	26
clergywomen	26	26
cleric	13	13
clerical	16	16
clericalism	22	22
clericalisms	23	23
clericalist	19	19
clericalists	20	20
clerically	21	21
clericals	17	17
clerics	14	14
clerid	11	11
clerids	12	12
clerihew	17	17
clerihews	18	18
clerisies	13	13
clerisy	13	13
clerk	13	13
clerkdom	20	20
clerkdoms	21	21
clerked	16	16
clerking	19	19
clerkish	18	18