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
counterplans	22	22
counterplay	22	22
counterplays	23	23
counterplea	20	20
counterpleas	21	21
counterplot	20	20
counterplots	21	21
counterplotted	24	24
counterplotting	27	27
counterploy	22	22
counterploys	23	23
counterpoint	21	21
counterpointed	24	24
counterpointing	27	27
counterpoints	22	22
counterpoise	20	20
counterpoised	22	22
counterpoises	21	21
counterpoising	25	25
counterpose	19	19
counterposed	21	21
counterposes	20	20
counterposing	24	24
counterpower	23	23
counterpowers	24	24