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
craniosacral	20	20
craniotomies	19	19
craniotomy	19	19
cranium	15	15
craniums	16	16
crank	13	13
crankcase	20	20
crankcases	21	21
cranked	16	16
cranker	15	15
crankest	16	16
crankier	16	16
crankiest	17	17
crankily	19	19
crankiness	19	19
cranking	19	19
crankish	18	18
crankle	16	16
crankled	18	18
crankles	17	17
crankling	21	21
crankly	18	18
crankous	17	17
crankpin	20	20
crankpins	21	21