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
corrosions	14	14
corrosive	16	16
corrosively	21	21
corrosiveness	21	21
corrosives	17	17
corrugate	15	15
corrugated	17	17
corrugates	16	16
corrugating	20	20
corrugation	18	18
corrugations	19	19
corrupt	14	14
corrupted	17	17
corrupter	16	16
corrupters	17	17
corruptest	17	17
corruptibility	27	27
corruptible	22	22
corruptibly	24	24
corrupting	20	20
corruption	18	18
corruptionist	21	21
corruptionists	22	22
corruptions	19	19
corruptive	21	21