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
corsetry	13	13
corsets	10	10
corslet	11	11
corslets	12	12
cortege	12	12
corteges	13	13
cortex	16	16
cortexes	18	18
cortical	15	15
cortically	20	20
cortices	14	14
corticoid	16	16
corticoids	17	17
corticosteroid	21	21
corticosteroids	22	22
corticosterone	21	21
corticosterones	22	22
corticotrophin	26	26
corticotrophins	27	27
corticotropin	23	23
corticotropins	24	24
cortin	10	10
cortina	11	11
cortinas	12	12
cortins	11	11