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
counterfoils	21	21
counterforce	23	23
counterforces	24	24
counterguerilla	25	25
counterimage	22	22
counterimages	23	23
countering	18	18
counterinstance	25	25
counterinvasion	26	26
counterion	16	16
counterions	17	17
counterirritant	21	21
counterman	19	19
countermand	21	21
countermanded	24	24
countermanding	27	27
countermands	22	22
countermarch	25	25
countermarched	28	28
countermarches	27	27
countermarching	31	31
countermeasure	23	23
countermeasures	24	24
countermelodies	25	25
countermelody	25	25