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
crescendi	17	17
crescendo	17	17
crescendoed	20	20
crescendoes	19	19
crescendoing	23	23
crescendos	18	18
crescent	15	15
crescents	16	16
crescive	18	18
crescively	23	23
cresol	10	10
cresols	11	11
cress	8	8
cresses	10	10
cresset	10	10
cressets	11	11
cressy	11	11
crest	8	8
crestal	11	11
crested	11	11
crestfallen	20	20
crestfallenly	25	25
crestfallenness	25	25
cresting	14	14
crestings	15	15