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
consideration	19	19
considerations	20	20
considered	16	16
considering	19	19
considers	14	14
consigliere	18	18
consiglieres	19	19
consiglieri	18	18
consignor	16	16
consignors	17	17
consistorial	17	17
consistories	16	16
consistory	16	16
consolatory	18	18
consoler	13	13
consolers	14	14
consolidator	18	18
consolidators	19	19
consort	11	11
consorted	14	14
consortia	13	13
consorting	17	17
consortium	18	18
consortiums	19	19
consorts	12	12