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
compurgators	24	24
computer	18	18
computerdom	25	25
computerese	21	21
computerise	21	21
computerised	23	23
computerises	22	22
computerising	26	26
computerist	21	21
computerists	22	22
computerizable	37	37
computerization	35	35
computerize	30	30
computerized	32	32
computerizes	31	31
computerizing	35	35
computerless	23	23
computerlike	27	27
computernik	26	26
computerniks	27	27
computerphobe	31	31
computerphobia	32	32
computerphobias	33	33
computerphobic	35	35
computers	19	19