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
contracts	16	16
contractual	20	20
contractually	25	25
contracture	19	19
contractures	20	20
contradict	18	18
contradictable	26	26
contradicted	21	21
contradicting	24	24
contradiction	22	22
contradictions	23	23
contradictious	23	23
contradictor	20	20
contradictories	23	23
contradictorily	26	26
contradictors	21	21
contradictory	23	23
contradicts	19	19
contrail	13	13
contrails	14	14
contraindicate	23	23
contraindicated	25	25
contraindicates	24	24
contralateral	19	19
contralto	14	14