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
crinoids	13	13
crinoline	15	15
crinolined	17	17
crinolines	16	16
crinum	14	14
crinums	15	15
criollo	12	12
criollos	13	13
cripe	11	11
cripes	12	12
cripple	17	17
crippled	19	19
crippler	18	18
cripplers	19	19
cripples	18	18
crippling	22	22
cris	7	7
crises	9	9
crisic	12	12
crisis	9	9
crisp	11	11
crispate	14	14
crispbread	20	20
crispbreads	21	21
crisped	14	14