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
compradore	20	20
compradores	21	21
compradors	20	20
comprehend	23	23
comprehended	26	26
comprehendible	31	31
comprehending	29	29
comprehends	24	24
comprehensible	30	30
comprehensibly	32	32
comprehension	26	26
comprehensions	27	27
comprehensive	29	29
comprehensively	34	34
compress	17	17
compressed	20	20
compressedly	25	25
compresses	19	19
compressibility	30	30
compressible	25	25
compressing	23	23
compression	21	21
compressional	24	24
compressions	22	22
compressive	24	24