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
cribbled	19	19
cribriform	22	22
cribrous	15	15
cribs	11	11
cribwork	21	21
cribworks	22	22
cricetid	15	15
cricetids	16	16
crick	15	15
cricked	18	18
cricket	17	17
cricketed	20	20
cricketer	19	19
cricketers	20	20
cricketing	23	23
crickets	18	18
crickey	19	19
cricking	21	21
cricks	16	16
cricoid	14	14
cricoids	15	15
cried	9	9
crier	8	8
criers	9	9
cries	8	8