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
conformations	24	24
conformed	20	20
conformer	19	19
conformers	20	20
conforming	23	23
conformism	23	23
conformisms	24	24
conformist	20	20
conformists	21	21
conformities	22	22
conformity	22	22
conforms	18	18
confounder	20	20
confounders	21	21
confraternities	23	23
confraternity	23	23
confrere	15	15
confreres	16	16
confront	16	16
confrontal	19	19
confrontation	22	22
confrontational	25	25
confrontations	23	23
confronted	19	19
confronter	18	18