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
corvinas	16	16
corvine	15	15
cory	9	9
corybant	17	17
corybantes	19	19
corybantic	22	22
corybants	18	18
corydalis	16	16
corydalises	18	18
corymb	17	17
corymbed	20	20
corymbose	20	20
corymbs	18	18
corynebacteria	26	26
corynebacterial	28	28
corynebacterium	31	31
coryneform	22	22
coryphaei	19	19
coryphaeus	21	21
coryphee	18	18
coryphees	19	19
corys	10	10
coryza	20	20
coryzal	22	22
coryzas	21	21