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
criminis	15	15
criminological	28	28
criminologies	23	23
criminologist	23	23
criminologists	24	24
criminology	23	23
criminous	17	17
criminy	16	16
crimmer	16	16
crimmers	17	17
crimp	14	14
crimped	17	17
crimper	16	16
crimpers	17	17
crimpier	17	17
crimpiest	18	18
crimping	20	20
crimple	17	17
crimpled	19	19
crimples	18	18
crimpling	22	22
crimps	15	15
crimpy	17	17
crimson	14	14
crimsoned	17	17