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
commiserations	24	24
commiserative	26	26
commissar	18	18
commissarial	22	22
commissariat	21	21
commissariats	22	22
commissaries	21	21
commissars	19	19
commissary	21	21
commissionaire	24	24
commissionaires	25	25
commissioner	22	22
commissioners	23	23
commissural	22	22
commissure	20	20
commissures	21	21
commixture	27	27
commixtures	28	28
commodore	19	19
commodores	20	20
commoner	18	18
commoners	19	19
communard	21	21
communards	22	22
communer	19	19