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
crumbliest	21	21
crumbliness	23	23
crumbling	23	23
crumblings	24	24
crumbly	20	20
crumbs	16	16
crumbum	21	21
crumbums	22	22
crumby	18	18
crumhorn	18	18
crumhorns	19	19
crummie	17	17
crummier	18	18
crummies	18	18
crummiest	19	19
crummily	21	21
crumminess	21	21
crummy	18	18
crump	15	15
crumped	18	18
crumpet	17	17
crumpets	18	18
crumping	21	21
crumple	18	18
crumpled	20	20