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
crystallinities	23	23
crystallinity	23	23
crystallise	18	18
crystallised	20	20
crystallises	19	19
crystallising	23	23
crystallite	18	18
crystallites	19	19
crystallizable	34	34
crystallization	32	32
crystallize	27	27
crystallized	29	29
crystallizer	28	28
crystallizers	29	29
crystallizes	28	28
crystallizing	32	32
crystallography	31	31
crystalloid	19	19
crystalloidal	22	22
crystalloids	20	20
crystals	14	14
csardas	11	11
csardases	13	13
ctenophoran	21	21
ctenophorans	22	22