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
conservatisms	24	24
conservatize	29	29
conservatized	31	31
conservatizes	30	30
conservatizing	34	34
conservatoire	21	21
conservatoires	22	22
conservator	19	19
conservatorial	23	23
conservatories	22	22
conservators	20	20
conservatorship	28	28
conservatory	22	22
conserve	16	16
conserved	18	18
conserver	17	17
conservers	18	18
conserves	17	17
conserving	21	21
consider	13	13
considerable	21	21
considerably	23	23
considerate	16	16
considerately	21	21
considerateness	21	21