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
cruciate	15	15
crucible	19	19
crucibles	20	20
crucifer	18	18
cruciferous	22	22
crucifers	19	19
crucified	20	20
crucifier	19	19
crucifiers	20	20
crucifies	19	19
crucifix	25	25
crucifixes	27	27
crucifixion	29	29
crucifixions	30	30
cruciform	22	22
cruciforms	23	23
crucify	19	19
crucifying	25	25
cruck	16	16
crucks	17	17
crud	9	9
crudded	14	14
cruddier	14	14
cruddiest	15	15
crudding	17	17