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
creds	9	9
credulities	17	17
credulity	17	17
credulous	16	16
credulously	21	21
credulousness	21	21
creed	9	9
creedal	12	12
creeds	10	10
creek	12	12
creeks	13	13
creel	9	9
creeled	12	12
creeling	15	15
creels	10	10
creep	11	11
creepage	16	16
creepages	17	17
creeped	14	14
creeper	13	13
creepers	14	14
creepie	13	13
creepier	14	14
creepies	14	14
creepiest	15	15