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
cruets	10	10
cruft	12	12
crufts	13	13
cruise	10	10
cruised	12	12
cruiser	11	11
cruisers	12	12
cruiserweight	24	24
cruiserweights	25	25
cruises	11	11
cruising	15	15
cruisings	16	16
cruller	13	13
crullers	14	14
crumb	15	15
crumbed	18	18
crumber	17	17
crumbers	18	18
crumbier	18	18
crumbiest	19	19
crumbing	21	21
crumble	18	18
crumbled	20	20
crumbles	19	19
crumblier	20	20