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
contrabass	17	17
contrabasses	19	19
contrabassist	20	20
contrabassists	21	21
contrabassoon	21	21
contrabassoons	22	22
contraception	24	24
contraceptions	25	25
contraceptive	27	27
contraceptives	28	28
contract	15	15
contracted	18	18
contractibility	28	28
contractible	23	23
contractile	19	19
contractilities	23	23
contractility	23	23
contracting	21	21
contraction	19	19
contractional	22	22
contractionary	24	24
contractions	20	20
contractive	22	22
contractor	17	17
contractors	18	18