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
cooer	8	8
cooers	9	9
cooker	13	13
cookeries	16	16
cookers	14	14
cookery	16	16
cookware	18	18
cookwares	19	19
cooler	10	10
coolers	11	11
cooper	12	12
cooperage	17	17
cooperages	18	18
cooperate	15	15
cooperated	17	17
cooperates	16	16
cooperating	20	20
cooperation	18	18
cooperationist	21	21
cooperationists	22	22
cooperations	19	19
cooperative	21	21
cooperatively	26	26
cooperativeness	26	26
cooperatives	22	22