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
complementizer	37	37
complementizers	38	38
completer	19	19
complexer	26	26
complier	18	18
compliers	19	19
complimentarily	32	32
complimentary	29	29
comport	16	16
comported	19	19
comporting	22	22
comportment	24	24
comportments	25	25
comports	17	17
composer	17	17
composers	18	18
compositor	19	19
compositors	20	20
composter	18	18
composters	19	19
composure	19	19
composures	20	20
compounder	22	22
compounders	23	23
comprador	19	19