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
cumbrous	19	19
cumbrously	24	24
cumbrousness	24	24
cummer	16	16
cummerbund	26	26
cummerbunds	27	27
cummers	17	17
cumuliform	25	25
cuneiform	20	20
cuneiforms	21	21
cuniform	19	19
cuniforms	20	20
cunner	12	12
cunners	13	13
cunninger	18	18
cupbearer	19	19
cupbearers	20	20
cupboard	19	19
cupboards	20	20
cupeler	15	15
cupelers	16	16
cupeller	17	17
cupellers	18	18
cupper	16	16
cuppers	17	17