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
ctenophore	19	19
ctenophores	20	20
cuadrilla	16	16
cuadrillas	17	17
cuatro	10	10
cuatros	11	11
cubature	16	16
cubatures	17	17
cuber	12	12
cubers	13	13
cubiform	21	21
cuckoldries	24	24
cuckoldry	24	24
cuckooflower	30	30
cuckooflowers	31	31
cucumber	22	22
cucumbers	23	23
cucurbit	19	19
cucurbits	20	20
cudbear	15	15
cudbears	16	16
cuddler	14	14
cuddlers	15	15
cuddlier	15	15
cudgeler	16	16