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
corrigibility	24	24
corrigible	19	19
corrival	16	16
corrivals	17	17
corroborant	18	18
corroborate	17	17
corroborated	19	19
corroborates	18	18
corroborating	22	22
corroboration	20	20
corroborations	21	21
corroborative	23	23
corroborator	18	18
corroborators	19	19
corroboratory	21	21
corroboree	16	16
corroborees	17	17
corrode	11	11
corroded	13	13
corrodes	12	12
corrodible	18	18
corrodies	13	13
corroding	16	16
corrody	13	13
corrosion	13	13