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
cochairmen	22	22
cochairperson	25	25
cochairpersons	26	26
cochairs	16	16
cochairwoman	27	27
cochairwomen	27	27
cochlear	17	17
cocinera	15	15
cocineras	16	16
cockalorum	25	25
cockalorums	26	26
cockatrice	23	23
cockatrices	24	24
cockchafer	28	28
cockchafers	29	29
cockcrow	24	24
cockcrows	25	25
cocker	16	16
cockered	19	19
cockerel	19	19
cockerels	20	20
cockering	22	22
cockers	17	17
cockhorse	21	21
cockhorses	22	22