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
concessioner	20	20
concessioners	21	21
concierge	18	18
concierges	19	19
conciliar	17	17
conciliarly	22	22
conciliator	19	19
conciliators	20	20
conciliatory	22	22
conciser	15	15
concluder	19	19
concluders	20	20
conclusionary	25	25
conclusory	21	21
concocter	19	19
concocters	20	20
concord	15	15
concordance	23	23
concordances	24	24
concordant	19	19
concordantly	24	24
concordat	17	17
concordats	18	18
concords	16	16
concours	16	16