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
curator	11	11
curatorial	15	15
curators	12	12
curatorship	20	20
curatorships	21	21
curb	11	11
curbable	19	19
curbed	14	14
curber	13	13
curbers	14	14
curbing	17	17
curbings	18	18
curbs	12	12
curbside	16	16
curbsides	17	17
curbstone	17	17
curbstones	18	18
curch	14	14
curches	16	16
curculio	17	17
curculios	18	18
curcuma	18	18
curcumas	19	19
curcumin	20	20
curcumins	21	21