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
comparably	25	25
comparatist	20	20
comparatists	21	21
comparative	24	24
comparatively	29	29
comparativeness	29	29
comparatives	25	25
comparativist	26	26
comparativists	27	27
comparator	19	19
comparators	20	20
compare	16	16
compared	18	18
comparer	17	17
comparers	18	18
compares	17	17
comparing	21	21
comparison	20	20
comparisons	21	21
compart	16	16
comparted	19	19
comparting	22	22
compartment	24	24
compartmental	27	27
compartmented	27	27