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
confers	14	14
conferva	19	19
confervae	20	20
confervas	20	20
confessor	16	16
confessors	17	17
confider	16	16
confiders	17	17
configuration	24	24
configurational	27	27
configurations	25	25
configurative	27	27
configure	19	19
configured	21	21
configures	20	20
configuring	24	24
confiner	16	16
confiners	17	17
confirm	17	17
confirmability	30	30
confirmable	25	25
confirmand	22	22
confirmands	23	23
confirmation	23	23
confirmational	26	26