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
crown	12	12
crowned	15	15
crowner	14	14
crowners	15	15
crownet	14	14
crownets	15	15
crowning	18	18
crownless	17	17
crowns	13	13
crows	11	11
crowstep	17	17
crowstepped	24	24
crowsteps	18	18
croze	17	17
crozer	18	18
crozers	19	19
crozes	18	18
crozier	19	19
croziers	20	20
cru	7	7
cruces	13	13
crucial	15	15
crucially	20	20
crucian	15	15
crucians	16	16