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
courser	11	11
coursers	12	12
courses	11	11
courseware	17	17
coursewares	18	18
coursing	15	15
coursings	16	16
court	9	9
courted	12	12
courteous	14	14
courteously	19	19
courteousness	19	19
courter	11	11
courters	12	12
courtesan	14	14
courtesans	15	15
courtesied	15	15
courtesies	14	14
courtesy	14	14
courtesying	20	20
courthouse	17	17
courthouses	18	18
courtier	12	12
courtiers	13	13
courting	15	15