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
crenulate	15	15
crenulated	17	17
crenulation	18	18
crenulations	19	19
creodont	13	13
creodonts	14	14
creole	10	10
creoles	11	11
creolise	12	12
creolised	14	14
creolises	13	13
creolising	17	17
creolization	26	26
creolizations	27	27
creolize	21	21
creolized	23	23
creolizes	22	22
creolizing	26	26
creosol	11	11
creosols	12	12
creosote	11	11
creosoted	13	13
creosotes	12	12
creosoting	16	16
crepe	11	11