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
corbiculae	21	21
corbie	12	12
corbies	13	13
corbina	14	14
corbinas	15	15
corby	13	13
cord	8	8
cordage	13	13
cordages	14	14
cordate	11	11
cordately	16	16
corded	11	11
cordelle	14	14
cordelled	16	16
cordelles	15	15
cordelling	19	19
corder	10	10
corders	11	11
cordgrass	15	15
cordgrasses	17	17
cordial	12	12
cordialities	17	17
cordiality	17	17
cordially	17	17
cordialness	17	17