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
contributions	22	22
contributive	24	24
contributively	29	29
contributor	19	19
contributors	20	20
contributory	22	22
contrite	12	12
contritely	17	17
contriteness	17	17
contrition	15	15
contritions	16	16
contrivance	23	23
contrivances	24	24
contrive	16	16
contrived	18	18
contriver	17	17
contrivers	18	18
contrives	17	17
contriving	21	21
control	12	12
controlled	17	17
controller	16	16
controllers	17	17
controllership	25	25
controllerships	26	26