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
cornetists	14	14
cornets	11	11
cornett	11	11
cornetti	12	12
cornettist	14	14
cornettists	15	15
cornetto	12	12
cornettos	13	13
cornetts	12	12
cornfed	15	15
cornfield	18	18
cornfields	19	19
cornflakes	22	22
cornflower	21	21
cornflowers	22	22
cornhole	15	15
cornhusk	19	19
cornhusking	25	25
cornhuskings	26	26
cornhusks	20	20
cornice	14	14
corniced	16	16
cornices	15	15
corniche	17	17
corniches	18	18