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
cowrite	13	13
cowriter	14	14
cowriters	15	15
cowrites	14	14
cowriting	18	18
cowritten	16	16
cowrote	13	13
cowry	13	13
coxcombries	30	30
coxcombry	30	30
coyer	10	10
cozener	20	20
cozeners	21	21
cozier	18	18
craal	9	9
craaled	12	12
craaling	15	15
craals	10	10
crab	10	10
crabbed	17	17
crabbedness	22	22
crabber	16	16
crabbers	17	17
crabbier	17	17
crabbiest	18	18