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
compartments	25	25
comparts	17	17
compatriot	19	19
compatriotic	24	24
compatriots	20	20
compeer	16	16
compeered	19	19
compeering	22	22
compeers	17	17
compensator	21	21
compensators	22	22
compensatory	24	24
compere	16	16
compered	18	18
comperes	17	17
compering	21	21
competitor	19	19
competitors	20	20
compiler	18	18
compilers	19	19
complainer	21	21
complainers	22	22
complementarily	32	32
complementarity	31	31
complementary	29	29