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
counteract	18	18
counteracted	21	21
counteracting	24	24
counteraction	22	22
counteractions	23	23
counteractive	25	25
counteracts	19	19
counteragent	20	20
counteragents	21	21
counterargue	20	20
counterargued	22	22
counterargues	21	21
counterarguing	25	25
counterargument	27	27
counterassault	21	21
counterassaults	22	22
counterattack	25	25
counterattacked	28	28
counterattacker	27	27
counterattacks	26	26
counterbalance	27	27
counterbalanced	29	29
counterbalances	28	28
counterbid	19	19
counterbidding	27	27