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
clovery	17	17
clowder	15	15
clowders	16	16
clowneries	18	18
clownery	18	18
clubber	18	18
clubbers	19	19
clubbier	19	19
clubroom	19	19
clubrooms	20	20
clubroot	16	16
clubroots	17	17
clucker	19	19
cluckers	20	20
clumber	18	18
clumbers	19	19
clumper	18	18
clumpers	19	19
clumpier	19	19
clumsier	16	16
clunker	17	17
clunkers	18	18
clunkier	18	18
cluster	12	12
clustered	15	15