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
countrywomen	26	26
coupler	15	15
couplers	16	16
courage	13	13
courageous	17	17
courageously	22	22
courageousness	22	22
courages	14	14
courant	12	12
courante	13	13
courantes	14	14
couranto	13	13
courantoes	15	15
courantos	14	14
courants	13	13
courgette	15	15
courgettes	16	16
courier	11	11
couriered	14	14
couriering	17	17
couriers	12	12
courlan	13	13
courlans	14	14
course	10	10
coursed	12	12