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
convertiplane	26	26
convertiplanes	27	27
convertor	17	17
convertors	18	18
converts	16	16
conveyancer	25	25
conveyancers	26	26
conveyer	18	18
conveyers	19	19
conveyor	18	18
conveyorise	21	21
conveyorised	23	23
conveyorises	22	22
conveyorising	26	26
conveyorization	35	35
conveyorize	30	30
conveyorized	32	32
conveyorizes	31	31
conveyorizing	35	35
conveyors	19	19
convincer	21	21
convincers	22	22
convoker	20	20
convokers	21	21
convulsionary	26	26