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
codicillary	22	22
codifier	15	15
codifiers	16	16
codirect	15	15
codirected	18	18
codirecting	21	21
codirection	19	19
codirections	20	20
codirector	17	17
codirectors	18	18
codirects	16	16
codiscover	21	21
codiscovered	24	24
codiscoverer	23	23
codiscoverers	24	24
codiscovering	27	27
codiscovers	22	22
codrive	15	15
codriven	17	17
codriver	16	16
codrivers	17	17
codrives	16	16
codriving	20	20
codrove	15	15
coeditor	12	12