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
concur	14	14
concurred	18	18
concurrence	23	23
concurrences	24	24
concurrencies	25	25
concurrency	25	25
concurrent	19	19
concurrently	24	24
concurring	21	21
concurs	15	15
condemnatory	23	23
condemner	18	18
condemners	19	19
condemnor	18	18
condemnors	19	19
condenser	15	15
condensers	16	16
conditioner	17	17
conditioners	18	18
condolatory	19	19
condoler	14	14
condolers	15	15
condoner	14	14
condoners	15	15
condor	11	11