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
cryogenics	21	21
cryogenies	18	18
cryogens	16	16
cryogeny	18	18
cryolite	14	14
cryolites	15	15
cryonic	16	16
cryonics	17	17
cryophilic	24	24
cryopreserve	24	24
cryopreserved	26	26
cryopreserves	25	25
cryopreserving	29	29
cryoprobe	20	20
cryoprobes	21	21
cryoprotectant	26	26
cryoprotectants	27	27
cryoprotective	29	29
cryoscope	20	20
cryoscopes	21	21
cryoscopic	24	24
cryoscopies	22	22
cryoscopy	22	22
cryostat	13	13
cryostatic	18	18