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
cowberries	19	19
cowberry	19	19
cowbird	17	17
cowbirds	18	18
cowcatcher	24	24
cowcatchers	25	25
cower	11	11
cowered	14	14
cowering	17	17
cowers	12	12
cowgirl	16	16
cowgirls	17	17
cowherb	18	18
cowherbs	19	19
cowherd	16	16
cowherds	17	17
cowier	12	12
cowinner	16	16
cowinners	17	17
coworker	18	18
coworkers	19	19
cowpuncher	26	26
cowpunchers	27	27
cowrie	12	12
cowries	13	13