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
cryostats	14	14
cryosurgeon	20	20
cryosurgeons	21	21
cryosurgeries	21	21
cryosurgery	21	21
cryosurgical	24	24
cryotherapies	23	23
cryotherapy	23	23
cryotron	14	14
cryotrons	15	15
crypsis	15	15
crypt	13	13
cryptal	16	16
cryptanalyses	25	25
cryptanalysis	25	25
cryptanalyst	24	24
cryptanalysts	25	25
cryptanalytic	28	28
cryptanalytical	31	31
cryptarithm	24	24
cryptarithms	25	25
cryptic	18	18
cryptically	26	26
cryptid	16	16
cryptids	17	17