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
courtlier	14	14
courtliest	15	15
courtliness	17	17
courtly	14	14
courtroom	16	16
courtrooms	17	17
courts	10	10
courtship	18	18
courtships	19	19
courtside	14	14
courtsides	15	15
courtyard	16	16
courtyards	17	17
cousinries	15	15
cousinry	15	15
couter	10	10
couters	11	11
couther	13	13
couthier	14	14
couture	12	12
coutures	13	13
couturier	14	14
couturiere	15	15
couturieres	16	16
couturiers	15	15