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
coherences	19	19
coherencies	20	20
coherency	20	20
coherent	14	14
coherently	19	19
coherer	12	12
coherers	13	13
coheres	12	12
cohering	16	16
coholder	15	15
coholders	16	16
cohort	11	11
cohorts	12	12
coiffeur	18	18
coiffeurs	19	19
coiffure	18	18
coiffured	20	20
coiffures	19	19
coiffuring	23	23
coiler	10	10
coilers	11	11
coiner	10	10
coiners	11	11
coinfer	14	14
coinferred	18	18