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
covering	18	18
coverings	19	19
coverless	17	17
coverlet	16	16
coverlets	17	17
coverlid	17	17
coverlids	18	18
covers	13	13
coverslip	20	20
coverslips	21	21
covert	13	13
covertly	18	18
covertness	18	18
coverts	14	14
coverture	17	17
covertures	18	18
coverup	18	18
coverups	19	19
coveter	14	14
coveters	15	15
coward	13	13
cowardice	19	19
cowardices	20	20
cowardly	18	18
cowards	14	14