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
crestless	13	13
crests	9	9
cresyl	12	12
cresylic	17	17
cresyls	13	13
cretic	12	12
cretics	13	13
cretin	10	10
cretinism	16	16
cretinisms	17	17
cretins	11	11
cretonne	13	13
cretonnes	14	14
cretons	11	11
crevalle	17	17
crevalles	18	18
crevasse	15	15
crevassed	17	17
crevasses	16	16
crevassing	20	20
crevice	17	17
creviced	19	19
crevices	18	18
crew	10	10
crewcut	17	17