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
crossbows	18	18
crossbred	16	16
crossbreds	17	17
crossbreed	17	17
crossbreeding	23	23
crossbreeds	18	18
crosscourt	17	17
crosscurrent	20	20
crosscurrents	21	21
crosscut	15	15
crosscuts	16	16
crosscutting	22	22
crosse	9	9
crossed	11	11
crosser	10	10
crossers	11	11
crosses	10	10
crossest	11	11
crosshair	14	14
crosshairs	15	15
crosshatch	20	20
crosshatched	23	23
crosshatches	22	22
crosshatching	26	26
crosshead	15	15