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
crowbarred	20	20
crowbarring	23	23
crowbars	17	17
crowberries	20	20
crowberry	20	20
crowd	12	12
crowded	15	15
crowdedness	20	20
crowder	14	14
crowders	15	15
crowdfunding	28	28
crowdfundings	29	29
crowdie	14	14
crowdies	15	15
crowding	18	18
crowds	13	13
crowdsourcing	27	27
crowdy	15	15
crowed	13	13
crower	12	12
crowers	13	13
crowfeet	17	17
crowfoot	17	17
crowfoots	18	18
crowing	16	16