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
crematory	17	17
creme	11	11
cremes	12	12
cremini	14	14
creminis	15	15
crenate	11	11
crenated	13	13
crenation	14	14
crenations	15	15
crenel	11	11
crenelated	16	16
crenelation	17	17
crenelations	18	18
creneled	14	14
creneling	17	17
crenellated	18	18
crenellation	19	19
crenellations	20	20
crenelle	14	14
crenelled	16	16
crenelles	15	15
crenelling	19	19
crenels	12	12
crenshaw	17	17
crenshaws	18	18