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
coinferring	21	21
coinfers	15	15
coinhere	14	14
coinhered	16	16
coinheres	15	15
coinhering	19	19
coinsurance	20	20
coinsurances	21	21
coinsure	13	13
coinsured	15	15
coinsurer	14	14
coinsurers	15	15
coinsures	14	14
coinsuring	18	18
cointer	11	11
cointerred	15	15
cointerring	18	18
cointers	12	12
coinventor	19	19
coinventors	20	20
coinvestigator	24	24
coinvestigators	25	25
coinvestor	18	18
coinvestors	19	19
coir	7	7