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
crassness	13	13
crassnesses	15	15
cratch	14	14
cratches	16	16
crate	8	8
crated	10	10
crateful	16	16
cratefuls	17	17
crater	9	9
cratered	12	12
cratering	15	15
craterlet	13	13
craterlets	14	14
craters	10	10
crates	9	9
crating	13	13
craton	10	10
cratonic	15	15
cratons	11	11
craunch	17	17
craunched	20	20
craunches	19	19
craunching	23	23
cravat	13	13
cravats	14	14