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
concertedly	22	22
concertedness	22	22
concertgoer	20	20
concertgoers	21	21
concertgoing	24	24
concerti	15	15
concertina	18	18
concertinas	19	19
concerting	20	20
concertino	18	18
concertinos	19	19
concertize	26	26
concertized	28	28
concertizes	27	27
concertizing	31	31
concertmaster	23	23
concertmasters	24	24
concertmeister	24	24
concertmeisters	25	25
concerto	15	15
concertos	16	16
concerts	15	15
concessionaire	22	22
concessionaires	23	23
concessionary	23	23