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
crissum	14	14
crista	9	9
cristae	10	10
cristate	11	11
crit	7	7
criteria	11	11
criterion	13	13
criterions	14	14
criterium	16	16
criteriums	17	17
critic	12	12
critical	15	15
criticalities	20	20
criticality	20	20
critically	20	20
criticalness	20	20
criticaster	17	17
criticasters	18	18
criticise	15	15
criticised	17	17
criticises	16	16
criticising	20	20
criticism	18	18
criticisms	19	19
criticizable	31	31