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
copolymers	22	22
copper	15	15
copperah	19	19
copperahs	20	20
copperas	17	17
copperases	19	19
coppered	18	18
copperhead	22	22
copperheads	23	23
coppering	21	21
copperplate	24	24
copperplates	25	25
coppers	16	16
coppersmith	25	25
coppersmiths	26	26
coppery	18	18
coppra	15	15
coppras	16	16
copra	11	11
coprah	14	14
coprahs	15	15
copras	12	12
copremia	17	17
copremias	18	18
copremic	20	20