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
curettement	19	19
curettements	20	20
curettes	12	12
curetting	16	16
curf	11	11
curfew	16	16
curfews	17	17
curfs	12	12
curia	9	9
curiae	10	10
curial	11	11
curie	9	9
curies	10	10
curing	13	13
curio	9	9
curios	10	10
curiosa	11	11
curiosities	15	15
curiosity	15	15
curious	12	12
curiouser	14	14
curiousest	15	15
curiously	17	17
curiousness	17	17
curite	10	10