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
croquis	20	20
crore	8	8
crores	9	9
crosier	10	10
crosiers	11	11
cross	8	8
crossabilities	21	21
crossability	21	21
crossable	16	16
crossarm	14	14
crossarms	15	15
crossbanded	20	20
crossbanding	23	23
crossbar	14	14
crossbarred	18	18
crossbarring	21	21
crossbars	15	15
crossbeam	18	18
crossbeams	19	19
crossbearer	17	17
crossbearers	18	18
crossbill	17	17
crossbills	18	18
crossbones	17	17
crossbow	17	17