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
crazings	23	23
crazy	19	19
crazyweed	27	27
crazyweeds	28	28
creak	12	12
creaked	15	15
creakier	15	15
creakiest	16	16
creakily	18	18
creakiness	18	18
creaking	18	18
creaks	13	13
creaky	15	15
cream	11	11
creamcups	22	22
creamed	14	14
creamer	13	13
creameries	16	16
creamers	14	14
creamery	16	16
creamier	14	14
creamiest	15	15
creamily	17	17
creaminess	17	17
creaming	17	17