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
crumples	19	19
crumplier	20	20
crumpliest	21	21
crumpling	23	23
crumply	20	20
crumps	16	16
crunch	16	16
crunchable	24	24
crunched	19	19
cruncher	18	18
crunchers	19	19
crunches	18	18
crunchier	19	19
crunchies	19	19
crunchiest	20	20
crunchily	22	22
crunchiness	22	22
crunching	22	22
crunchy	19	19
crunk	14	14
crunks	15	15
crunodal	15	15
crunode	13	13
crunodes	14	14
cruor	9	9