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
conventicler	25	25
conventiclers	26	26
conventioneer	23	23
conventioneers	24	24
converge	18	18
converged	20	20
convergence	25	25
convergences	26	26
convergencies	27	27
convergency	27	27
convergent	21	21
converges	19	19
converging	23	23
conversable	23	23
conversance	23	23
conversancy	25	25
conversant	19	19
conversate	18	18
conversated	20	20
conversates	19	19
conversating	23	23
conversation	21	21
conversational	24	24
conversazione	31	31
conversaziones	32	32