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
clustering	18	18
clusters	13	13
clustery	15	15
clutter	12	12
cluttered	15	15
cluttering	18	18
clutters	13	13
cluttery	15	15
clyster	13	13
clysters	14	14
cnidarian	15	15
cnidarians	16	16
coacervate	20	20
coacervates	21	21
coacervation	23	23
coacervations	24	24
coacher	15	15
coachers	16	16
coachwork	24	24
coachworks	25	25
coactor	13	13
coactors	14	14
coadjutor	23	23
coadjutors	24	24
coadjutrices	29	29