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
curites	11	11
curium	14	14
curiums	15	15
curl	9	9
curled	12	12
curler	11	11
curlers	12	12
curlew	14	14
curlews	15	15
curlicue	17	17
curlicued	19	19
curlicues	18	18
curlicuing	22	22
curlier	12	12
curliest	13	13
curlily	15	15
curliness	15	15
curlinesses	17	17
curling	15	15
curlings	16	16
curlpaper	20	20
curlpapers	21	21
curls	10	10
curly	12	12
curlycue	19	19