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
coulometers	19	19
coulometric	22	22
coulometrically	30	30
coulometry	20	20
coulter	12	12
coulters	13	13
coumaric	18	18
coumarin	16	16
coumarins	17	17
coumarou	16	16
coumarous	17	17
councillor	20	20
councillors	21	21
councillorship	29	29
councillorships	30	30
councilor	18	18
councilors	19	19
counsellor	17	17
counsellors	18	18
counselor	15	15
counselors	16	16
counselorship	24	24
counselorships	25	25
countenancer	22	22
counter	12	12