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
counterbids	20	20
counterblast	21	21
counterblasts	22	22
counterblockade	32	32
counterblow	23	23
counterblows	24	24
countercampaign	32	32
counterchange	26	26
counterchanged	28	28
counterchanges	27	27
counterchanging	31	31
countercharge	25	25
countercharges	26	26
countercheck	29	29
counterchecked	32	32
counterchecking	35	35
counterchecks	30	30
counterclaim	24	24
counterclaimed	27	27
counterclaiming	30	30
counterclaims	25	25
countercoup	23	23
countercoups	24	24
countercries	20	20
countercry	20	20