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
coriander	14	14
corianders	15	15
coring	12	12
corium	13	13
corival	15	15
corivals	16	16
cork	11	11
corkage	16	16
corkages	17	17
corkboard	20	20
corkboards	21	21
corked	14	14
corker	13	13
corkers	14	14
corkier	14	14
corkiest	15	15
corkiness	17	17
corkinesses	19	19
corking	17	17
corklike	20	20
corks	12	12
corkscrew	22	22
corkscrewed	25	25
corkscrewing	28	28
corkscrews	23	23