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
contexture	22	22
contextures	23	23
continuator	17	17
continuators	18	18
continuer	15	15
continuers	16	16
contort	11	11
contorted	14	14
contorting	17	17
contortion	15	15
contortionist	18	18
contortionistic	23	23
contortionists	19	19
contortions	16	16
contortive	18	18
contorts	12	12
contour	12	12
contoured	15	15
contouring	18	18
contours	13	13
contra	10	10
contraband	19	19
contrabandist	22	22
contrabandists	23	23
contrabands	20	20