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
creams	12	12
creamware	18	18
creamwares	19	19
creamy	14	14
crease	9	9
creased	11	11
creaseless	14	14
creaser	10	10
creasers	11	11
creases	10	10
creasier	11	11
creasiest	12	12
creasing	14	14
creasy	11	11
create	9	9
created	11	11
creates	10	10
creatin	11	11
creatine	12	12
creatines	13	13
creating	14	14
creatinine	15	15
creatinines	16	16
creatins	12	12
creation	12	12