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
cruddy	14	14
crude	10	10
crudely	15	15
crudeness	15	15
crudenesses	17	17
cruder	11	11
crudes	11	11
crudest	12	12
crudites	13	13
crudities	14	14
crudity	14	14
crudo	10	10
crudos	11	11
cruds	10	10
cruel	10	10
crueler	12	12
cruelest	13	13
crueller	14	14
cruellest	15	15
cruelly	15	15
cruelness	15	15
cruelnesses	17	17
cruelties	14	14
cruelty	14	14
cruet	9	9