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
crampy	17	17
crams	11	11
cranberries	18	18
cranberry	18	18
cranch	15	15
cranched	18	18
cranches	17	17
cranching	21	21
crane	9	9
craned	11	11
cranes	10	10
cranesbill	19	19
cranesbills	20	20
crania	10	10
cranial	12	12
cranially	17	17
craniate	12	12
craniates	13	13
craning	14	14
craniocerebral	25	25
craniofacial	23	23
craniologies	19	19
craniology	19	19
craniometries	20	20
craniometry	20	20