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.


Word Scrabble© Points WWF Points
cornichon 19 19
cornichons 20 20
cornicing 19 19
cornicle 16 16
cornicles 17 17
cornier 11 11
corniest 12 12
cornification 24 24
cornifications 25 25
cornified 17 17
cornifies 16 16
cornify 16 16
cornifying 22 22
cornily 14 14
corniness 14 14
corninesses 16 16
corning 14 14
cornmeal 16 16
cornmeals 17 17
cornpone 16 16
cornpones 17 17
cornrow 14 14
cornrowed 17 17
cornrowing 20 20
cornrows 15 15

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