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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
compressively	29	29
compressor	19	19
compressors	20	20
comprise	17	17
comprised	19	19
comprises	18	18
comprising	22	22
comprize	26	26
comprized	28	28
comprizes	27	27
comprizing	31	31
compromise	22	22
compromised	24	24
compromiser	23	23
compromisers	24	24
compromises	23	23
compromising	27	27
comptroller	22	22
comptrollers	23	23
comptrollership	31	31
compulsorily	26	26
compulsory	23	23
compurgation	25	25
compurgations	26	26
compurgator	23	23