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
cortisol	12	12
cortisols	13	13
cortisone	13	13
cortisones	14	14
coruler	12	12
corulers	13	13
corundum	18	18
corundums	19	19
coruscant	17	17
coruscate	16	16
coruscated	18	18
coruscates	17	17
coruscating	21	21
coruscation	19	19
coruscations	20	20
corvee	13	13
corvees	14	14
corves	13	13
corvet	13	13
corvets	14	14
corvette	15	15
corvettes	16	16
corvid	14	14
corvids	15	15
corvina	15	15