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
contraltos	15	15
contraposition	22	22
contrapositions	23	23
contrapositive	25	25
contrapositives	26	26
contraption	19	19
contraptions	20	20
contrapuntal	22	22
contrapuntally	27	27
contrapuntist	22	22
contrapuntists	23	23
contrarian	15	15
contrarianism	21	21
contrarianisms	22	22
contrarians	16	16
contraries	14	14
contrarieties	17	17
contrariety	17	17
contrarily	17	17
contrariness	17	17
contrarinesses	19	19
contrarious	16	16
contrariwise	19	19
contrary	14	14
contras	11	11