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
clerklier	18	18
clerkliest	19	19
clerkly	18	18
clerks	14	14
clerkship	22	22
clerkships	23	23
clever	14	14
cleverer	16	16
cleverest	17	17
cleverish	19	19
cleverly	19	19
cleverness	19	19
clevernesses	21	21
clicker	18	18
clickers	19	19
cliffier	18	18
climacteric	24	24
climacterics	25	25
climber	17	17
climbers	18	18
clincher	18	18
clinchers	19	19
clinger	14	14
clingers	15	15
clingier	15	15