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
copurify	20	20
copurifying	26	26
copygirl	19	19
copygirls	20	20
copyholder	22	22
copyholders	23	23
copyread	17	17
copyreader	19	19
copyreaders	20	20
copyreading	23	23
copyreads	18	18
copyright	21	21
copyrightable	29	29
copyrighted	24	24
copyrighting	27	27
copyrights	22	22
copywriter	21	21
copywriters	22	22
coquetries	23	23
coquetry	23	23
cor	6	6
coracle	14	14
coracles	15	15
coracoid	15	15
coracoids	16	16