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
criticize	24	24
criticized	26	26
criticizer	25	25
criticizers	26	26
criticizes	25	25
criticizing	29	29
critics	13	13
critique	21	21
critiqued	23	23
critiques	22	22
critiquing	26	26
crits	8	8
critter	10	10
critters	11	11
crittur	11	11
critturs	12	12
croak	12	12
croaked	15	15
croaker	14	14
croakers	15	15
croakier	15	15
croakiest	16	16
croakily	18	18
croaking	18	18
croaks	13	13