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
coffeemaker	27	27
coffeemakers	28	28
coffer	15	15
cofferdam	22	22
cofferdams	23	23
coffered	18	18
coffering	21	21
coffers	16	16
coffret	16	16
coffrets	17	17
cofounder	18	18
cofounders	19	19
cogeneration	19	19
cogenerations	20	20
cogenerator	17	17
cogenerators	18	18
cognizer	23	23
cognizers	24	24
coheir	11	11
coheiress	14	14
coheiresses	16	16
coheirs	12	12
cohere	11	11
cohered	13	13
coherence	18	18