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
corollas	13	13
corollate	14	14
coromandel	19	19
coromandels	20	20
corona	10	10
coronach	17	17
coronachs	18	18
coronae	11	11
coronagraph	22	22
coronagraphs	23	23
coronal	12	12
coronals	13	13
coronaries	14	14
coronary	14	14
coronas	11	11
coronate	12	12
coronated	14	14
coronates	13	13
coronating	17	17
coronation	15	15
coronations	16	16
coronavirus	20	20
coronaviruses	22	22
coronel	12	12
coronels	13	13