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
crockpots	22	22
crocks	16	16
crocodile	17	17
crocodiles	18	18
crocodilian	20	20
crocoite	14	14
crocoites	15	15
crocs	11	11
crocus	13	13
crocuses	15	15
croft	11	11
crofted	14	14
crofter	13	13
crofters	14	14
crofting	17	17
crofts	12	12
croissant	13	13
croissants	14	14
crojik	22	22
crojiks	23	23
cromlech	20	20
cromlechs	21	21
crone	9	9
crones	10	10
cronies	11	11