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
cockier	17	17
cocklebur	24	24
cockleburs	25	25
cockroach	24	24
cockroaches	26	26
cockspur	22	22
cockspurs	23	23
cocksure	19	19
cocksurely	24	24
cocksureness	24	24
cocomposer	22	22
cocomposers	23	23
coconspirator	23	23
coconspirators	24	24
cocooner	15	15
cocooners	16	16
cocreate	14	14
cocreated	16	16
cocreates	15	15
cocreating	19	19
cocreator	15	15
cocreators	16	16
coculture	18	18
cocultured	20	20
cocultures	19	19