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
curlycues	20	20
curmudgeon	22	22
curmudgeonly	27	27
curmudgeons	23	23
curn	9	9
curns	10	10
curr	8	8
currach	16	16
currachs	17	17
curragh	15	15
curraghs	16	16
curran	11	11
currans	12	12
currant	12	12
currants	13	13
curred	11	11
currencies	18	18
currency	18	18
current	12	12
currently	17	17
currentness	17	17
currents	13	13
curricle	16	16
curricles	17	17
curricula	18	18