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
controlling	20	20
controls	13	13
controversial	22	22
controversially	27	27
controversies	21	21
controversy	21	21
controvert	18	18
controverted	21	21
controverter	20	20
controverters	21	21
controvertible	26	26
controverting	24	24
controverts	19	19
conundrum	20	20
conundrums	21	21
conurbation	20	20
conurbations	21	21
conure	11	11
conures	12	12
convector	20	20
convectors	21	21
convener	17	17
conveners	18	18
convenor	17	17
convenors	18	18