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
combers	16	16
combinatorial	24	24
combinatorially	29	29
combinatorics	26	26
combinatory	23	23
combiner	18	18
combiners	19	19
combover	21	21
combovers	22	22
combustor	19	19
combustors	20	20
comebacker	26	26
comebackers	27	27
comelier	15	15
comember	20	20
comembers	21	21
comer	11	11
comers	12	12
cometary	16	16
comether	16	16
comethers	17	17
comfier	16	16
comfort	16	16
comfortable	24	24
comfortableness	29	29