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
coprolalia	18	18
coprolite	16	16
coprolites	17	17
coprolitic	20	20
copromoter	19	19
copromoters	20	20
coprophagies	25	25
coprophagous	26	26
coprophagy	25	25
coprophilia	23	23
coprophiliac	27	27
coprophiliacs	28	28
coprophilous	25	25
coproprietor	21	21
coproprietors	22	22
coprosperities	23	23
coprosperity	23	23
copter	12	12
copters	13	13
copublisher	24	24
copublishers	25	25
copular	15	15
copulatory	20	20
copurified	21	21
copurifies	20	20