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
crushing	17	17
crushingly	22	22
crushproof	22	22
crusily	14	14
crust	9	9
crustacea	16	16
crustacean	18	18
crustaceans	19	19
crustaceous	19	19
crustal	12	12
crusted	12	12
crustier	12	12
crustiest	13	13
crustily	15	15
crustiness	15	15
crusting	15	15
crustless	14	14
crustose	12	12
crusts	10	10
crusty	12	12
crutch	15	15
crutched	18	18
crutches	17	17
crutching	21	21
crux	15	15