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
containers	15	15
containership	23	23
containerships	24	24
contaminator	20	20
contaminators	21	21
contemner	17	17
contemners	18	18
contemnor	17	17
contemnors	18	18
contemplator	23	23
contemplators	24	24
contemporaneity	28	28
contemporaneous	27	27
contemporarily	27	27
contemporary	24	24
contemporize	31	31
contemporized	33	33
contemporizes	32	32
contemporizing	36	36
contender	15	15
contenders	16	16
conterminous	21	21
conterminously	26	26
contester	13	13
contesters	14	14