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
cronish	13	13
crony	11	11
cronyism	17	17
cronyisms	18	18
crook	12	12
crookback	26	26
crookbacked	29	29
crookbacks	27	27
crooked	15	15
crookeder	17	17
crookedest	18	18
crookedly	20	20
crookedness	20	20
crookednesses	22	22
crooker	14	14
crookeries	17	17
crookery	17	17
crookest	15	15
crooking	18	18
crookneck	24	24
crooknecks	25	25
crooks	13	13
croon	9	9
crooned	12	12
crooner	11	11