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
crabbily	20	20
crabbing	20	20
crabby	17	17
crabeater	15	15
crabgrass	17	17
crabgrasses	19	19
crablike	19	19
crabmeat	17	17
crabmeats	18	18
crabs	11	11
crabstick	22	22
crabsticks	23	23
crabwise	17	17
crack	15	15
crackajack	36	36
crackajacks	37	37
crackback	29	29
crackbacks	30	30
crackbrain	24	24
crackbrained	27	27
crackbrains	25	25
crackdown	24	24
crackdowns	25	25
cracked	18	18
cracker	17	17