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
contrast	12	12
contrastable	20	20
contrasted	15	15
contrasting	18	18
contrastingly	23	23
contrastive	19	19
contrastively	24	24
contrasts	13	13
contrasty	15	15
contravene	19	19
contravened	21	21
contravener	20	20
contraveners	21	21
contravenes	20	20
contravening	24	24
contravention	23	23
contraventions	24	24
contredanse	17	17
contredanses	18	18
contretemps	21	21
contribute	18	18
contributed	20	20
contributes	19	19
contributing	23	23
contribution	21	21