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
crouched	18	18
crouches	17	17
crouching	21	21
croup	12	12
croupe	13	13
croupes	14	14
croupier	15	15
croupiers	16	16
croupiest	16	16
croupily	18	18
croupous	16	16
croups	13	13
croupy	15	15
crouse	10	10
crousely	15	15
croustade	14	14
croustades	15	15
croute	10	10
croutes	11	11
crouton	12	12
croutons	13	13
crow	10	10
crowbait	17	17
crowbaits	18	18
crowbar	16	16