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
cudgelers	17	17
cuirass	11	11
cuirassed	14	14
cuirasses	13	13
cuirassier	14	14
cuirassiers	15	15
cuirassing	17	17
culinarian	17	17
culinarians	18	18
culinarily	19	19
culinary	16	16
cullender	17	17
cullenders	18	18
culler	12	12
cullers	13	13
culprit	15	15
culprits	16	16
cultivar	17	17
cultivars	18	18
cultivator	19	19
cultivators	20	20
cultrate	13	13
cultural	15	15
culturally	20	20
culturati	15	15