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
crispen	14	14
crispened	17	17
crispening	20	20
crispens	15	15
crisper	13	13
crispers	14	14
crispest	14	14
crisphead	18	18
crispheads	19	19
crispier	14	14
crispiest	15	15
crispily	17	17
crispiness	17	17
crisping	17	17
crisply	16	16
crispness	16	16
crispnesses	18	18
crisps	12	12
crispy	14	14
crissa	9	9
crissal	11	11
crisscross	16	16
crisscrossed	19	19
crisscrosses	18	18
crisscrossing	22	22