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
crewcuts	18	18
crewed	13	13
crewel	13	13
crewels	14	14
crewelwork	24	24
crewelworks	25	25
crewing	16	16
crewless	15	15
crewman	17	17
crewmate	17	17
crewmates	18	18
crewmen	17	17
crewneck	22	22
crewnecks	23	23
crews	11	11
cria	7	7
crias	8	8
crib	10	10
cribbage	19	19
cribbages	20	20
cribbed	17	17
cribber	16	16
cribbers	17	17
cribbing	20	20
cribbings	21	21