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
crawliest	16	16
crawling	18	18
crawls	13	13
crawlway	20	20
crawlways	21	21
crawly	15	15
craws	11	11
crayfish	18	18
crayfishes	20	20
crayon	12	12
crayoned	15	15
crayoner	14	14
crayoners	15	15
crayoning	18	18
crayonist	15	15
crayonists	16	16
crayons	13	13
craze	17	17
crazed	19	19
crazes	18	18
crazier	19	19
crazies	19	19
craziest	20	20
crazily	22	22
crazing	22	22