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
credenda	14	14
credent	12	12
credential	16	16
credentialed	19	19
credentialing	22	22
credentialism	22	22
credentials	17	17
credenza	22	22
credenzas	23	23
credibilities	21	21
credible	16	16
credibly	18	18
credit	10	10
creditability	23	23
creditable	18	18
creditableness	23	23
creditably	20	20
credited	13	13
crediting	16	16
creditor	12	12
creditors	13	13
credits	11	11
creditworthy	23	23
credo	9	9
credos	10	10