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
countermemo	22	22
countermemos	23	23
countermen	19	19
countermine	20	20
countermines	21	21
countermove	23	23
countermovement	31	31
countermoves	24	24
countermyth	23	23
countermyths	24	24
counteroffer	23	23
counteroffers	24	24
counterorder	18	18
counterorders	19	19
counterpane	20	20
counterpanes	21	21
counterpart	19	19
counterparties	22	22
counterparts	20	20
counterparty	22	22
counterpetition	24	24
counterpicket	28	28
counterpicketed	31	31
counterpickets	29	29
counterplan	21	21