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
cruxes	17	17
cruzado	21	21
cruzadoes	23	23
cruzados	22	22
cruzeiro	21	21
cruzeiros	22	22
crwth	13	13
crwths	14	14
cry	8	8
crybabies	20	20
crybaby	20	20
cryer	10	10
cryers	11	11
crying	14	14
cryingly	19	19
cryobank	21	21
cryobanks	22	22
cryobiological	29	29
cryobiologies	24	24
cryobiologist	24	24
cryobiologists	25	25
cryobiology	24	24
cryogen	15	15
cryogenic	20	20
cryogenically	28	28