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
crafts	12	12
craftsman	19	19
craftsmanlike	28	28
craftsmanly	24	24
craftsmanship	28	28
craftsmanships	29	29
craftsmen	19	19
craftspeople	25	25
craftsperson	22	22
craftspersons	23	23
craftswoman	24	24
craftswomen	24	24
crafty	14	14
crag	9	9
cragged	15	15
craggier	15	15
craggiest	16	16
craggily	18	18
cragginess	18	18
craggy	15	15
crags	10	10
cragsman	17	17
cragsmen	17	17
crake	12	12
crakes	13	13