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
cutcheries	19	19
cutchery	19	19
cuter	9	9
cutesier	12	12
cutgrass	14	14
cutgrasses	16	16
cuticular	18	18
cutler	11	11
cutleries	14	14
cutlers	12	12
cutlery	14	14
cutover	15	15
cutovers	16	16
cutpurse	16	16
cutpurses	17	17
cutter	10	10
cutters	11	11
cutthroat	15	15
cutthroats	16	16
cutwater	15	15
cutwaters	16	16
cutwork	18	18
cutworks	19	19
cutworm	17	17
cutworms	18	18