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
condores	13	13
condors	12	12
condottiere	16	16
condottieri	16	16
conducer	17	17
conducers	18	18
conductimetric	29	29
conductometric	29	29
conductor	18	18
conductorial	22	22
conductors	19	19
conductress	20	20
conductresses	22	22
condylar	16	16
coneflower	21	21
coneflowers	22	22
conelrad	14	14
conelrads	15	15
confabulator	24	24
confabulators	25	25
confabulatory	27	27
confectionaries	26	26
confectionary	26	26
confectioner	23	23
confectioneries	26	26