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
correlatively	24	24
correlatives	20	20
correlator	14	14
correlators	15	15
correspond	18	18
corresponded	21	21
correspondence	26	26
correspondences	27	27
correspondency	28	28
correspondent	22	22
correspondents	23	23
corresponding	24	24
correspondingly	29	29
corresponds	19	19
corresponsive	24	24
corretto	11	11
correttos	12	12
corrida	11	11
corridas	12	12
corridor	12	12
corridors	13	13
corrie	9	9
corries	10	10
corrigenda	17	17
corrigendum	22	22