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
collarets	14	14
collaring	17	17
collarless	16	16
collars	12	12
collateral	16	16
collaterality	21	21
collateralize	28	28
collateralized	30	30
collateralizes	29	29
collateralizing	33	33
collaterally	21	21
collaterals	17	17
collator	13	13
collators	14	14
collector	17	17
collectors	18	18
collectorship	26	26
collectorships	27	27
colleger	15	15
collegers	16	16
collider	14	14
colliders	15	15
collier	12	12
collieries	15	15
colliers	13	13