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
coscenarist	18	18
coscenarists	19	19
coscript	17	17
coscripted	20	20
coscripting	23	23
coscripts	18	18
cosher	11	11
coshered	14	14
coshering	17	17
coshers	12	12
cosier	9	9
cosignatories	19	19
cosignatory	19	19
cosigner	14	14
cosigners	15	15
cosmochemistry	30	30
cosmographer	25	25
cosmographers	26	26
cosmographic	28	28
cosmographical	31	31
cosmographies	26	26
cosmography	26	26
cosponsor	16	16
cosponsored	19	19
cosponsoring	22	22