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
coroner	11	11
coroners	12	12
coronet	11	11
coronets	12	12
coronograph	22	22
coronographs	23	23
coronoid	13	13
corotate	11	11
corotated	13	13
corotates	12	12
corotating	16	16
corotation	14	14
corotations	15	15
corozo	18	18
corozos	19	19
corpora	13	13
corporal	15	15
corporalities	20	20
corporality	20	20
corporally	20	20
corporals	16	16
corporate	15	15
corporately	20	20
corporation	18	18
corporations	19	19