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
cotrustees	14	14
cottager	13	13
cottagers	14	14
cottar	9	9
cottars	10	10
cotter	9	9
cottered	12	12
cotterless	14	14
cotters	10	10
cottier	10	10
cottiers	11	11
coturnix	20	20
coturnixes	22	22
cotyledonary	22	22
cotylosaur	17	17
cotylosaurs	18	18
coucher	16	16
couchers	17	17
cougar	12	12
cougars	13	13
cougher	15	15
coughers	16	16
couloir	12	12
couloirs	13	13
coulometer	18	18