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
confectioners	24	24
confectionery	26	26
confederacies	24	24
confederacy	24	24
confederal	19	19
confederation	22	22
confederations	23	23
confer	13	13
conferee	15	15
conferees	16	16
conference	21	21
conferences	22	22
conferencing	26	26
conferential	21	21
conferment	21	21
conferments	22	22
conferrable	22	22
conferral	17	17
conferrals	18	18
conferred	17	17
conferrence	22	22
conferrences	23	23
conferrer	16	16
conferrers	17	17
conferring	20	20