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
corduroying	21	21
corduroys	16	16
cordwain	16	16
cordwainer	18	18
cordwainers	19	19
cordwainery	21	21
cordwains	17	17
cordwood	16	16
cordwoods	17	17
core	7	7
corecipient	21	21
corecipients	22	22
cored	9	9
coredeem	15	15
coredeemed	18	18
coredeeming	21	21
coredeems	16	16
coreign	13	13
coreigns	14	14
corelate	12	12
corelated	14	14
corelates	13	13
corelating	17	17
coreless	12	12
coreligionist	20	20