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
cordials	13	13
cordierite	14	14
cordierites	15	15
cordiform	19	19
cordillera	16	16
cordilleran	18	18
cordilleras	17	17
cording	14	14
cordings	15	15
cordite	11	11
cordites	12	12
cordless	13	13
cordlesses	15	15
cordlike	17	17
cordoba	14	14
cordobas	15	15
cordon	11	11
cordoned	14	14
cordoning	17	17
cordons	12	12
cordovan	17	17
cordovans	18	18
cords	9	9
corduroy	15	15
corduroyed	18	18