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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
croaky	15	15
croc	10	10
crocein	14	14
croceine	15	15
croceines	16	16
croceins	15	15
crochet	15	15
crocheted	18	18
crocheter	17	17
crocheters	18	18
crocheting	21	21
crochets	16	16
croci	11	11
crocidolite	19	19
crocidolites	20	20
crocine	14	14
crock	15	15
crocked	18	18
crockeries	20	20
crockery	20	20
crocket	17	17
crocketed	20	20
crockets	18	18
crocking	21	21
crockpot	21	21