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
connecters	18	18
connector	17	17
connectors	18	18
conner	11	11
conners	12	12
conniver	17	17
connivers	18	18
connoisseur	17	17
connoisseurs	18	18
connoisseurship	26	26
connor	11	11
connors	12	12
conquer	21	21
conquered	24	24
conquering	27	27
conqueror	23	23
conquerors	24	24
conquers	22	22
conquistador	27	27
conquistadores	29	29
conquistadors	28	28
conscribe	19	19
conscribed	21	21
conscribes	20	20
conscribing	24	24