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
krooni	11	11
kroons	11	11
krubi	13	13
krubis	14	14
krubut	15	15
krubuts	16	16
kruller	14	14
krullers	15	15
krumhorn	19	19
krumhorns	20	20
krumkake	24	24
krumkakes	25	25
krummholz	32	32
krummhorn	23	23
krummhorns	24	24
kryolite	15	15
kryolites	16	16
kryolith	17	17
kryoliths	18	18
krypton	17	17
kryptons	18	18
kukri	14	14
kukris	15	15
kultur	13	13
kulturs	14	14