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
crave	12	12
craved	14	14
craven	14	14
cravened	17	17
cravening	20	20
cravenly	19	19
cravenness	19	19
cravens	15	15
craver	13	13
cravers	14	14
craves	13	13
craving	17	17
cravings	18	18
craw	10	10
crawdad	15	15
crawdads	16	16
crawfish	19	19
crawfished	22	22
crawfishes	21	21
crawfishing	25	25
crawl	12	12
crawled	15	15
crawler	14	14
crawlers	15	15
crawlier	15	15