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
confronters	19	19
confronting	22	22
confronts	17	17
confuter	16	16
confuters	17	17
congener	15	15
congeneric	20	20
congenerous	19	19
congeners	16	16
conger	12	12
congeries	15	15
congers	13	13
conglomerate	22	22
conglomerated	24	24
conglomerates	23	23
conglomerateur	25	25
conglomerateurs	26	26
conglomeratic	26	26
conglomerating	27	27
conglomeration	25	25
conglomerations	26	26
conglomerative	28	28
conglomerator	23	23
conglomerators	24	24
congrats	14	14