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
cranks	14	14
crankshaft	23	23
crankshafts	24	24
cranky	16	16
crannied	14	14
crannies	13	13
crannog	14	14
crannoge	15	15
crannoges	16	16
crannogs	15	15
cranny	13	13
cranreuch	19	19
cranreuchs	20	20
crap	10	10
crape	11	11
craped	13	13
crapes	12	12
craping	16	16
crapola	14	14
crapolas	15	15
crapped	17	17
crappie	16	16
crappier	17	17
crappies	17	17
crappiest	18	18