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
covariance	21	21
covariances	22	22
covariant	17	17
covariate	16	16
covariates	17	17
covariation	19	19
covariations	20	20
covaried	16	16
covaries	15	15
covary	15	15
covarying	21	21
covenanter	19	19
covenanters	20	20
covenantor	19	19
covenantors	20	20
cover	12	12
coverable	20	20
coverage	17	17
coverages	18	18
coverall	17	17
coveralled	20	20
coveralls	18	18
covered	15	15
coverer	14	14
coverers	15	15