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
counterstrikes	23	23
counterstroke	22	22
counterstrokes	23	23
countersue	16	16
countersued	18	18
countersues	17	17
countersuing	21	21
countersuit	17	17
countersuits	18	18
countersunk	22	22
countertactics	25	25
countertendency	28	28
countertenor	18	18
countertenors	19	19
counterterror	18	18
counterthreat	20	20
counterthreats	21	21
counterthrust	21	21
counterthrusts	22	22
countertop	18	18
countertops	19	19
countertrade	18	18
countertrades	19	19
countertrend	19	19
countertrends	20	20