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
corruptively	26	26
corruptly	19	19
corruptness	19	19
corruptor	16	16
corruptors	17	17
corrupts	15	15
cors	7	7
corsac	12	12
corsacs	13	13
corsage	12	12
corsages	13	13
corsair	10	10
corsairs	11	11
corse	8	8
corselet	12	12
corselets	13	13
corselette	14	14
corselettes	15	15
corses	9	9
corset	9	9
corseted	12	12
corsetiere	13	13
corsetieres	14	14
corseting	15	15
corsetries	13	13