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
curricular	19	19
curriculum	23	23
curriculums	24	24
currie	10	10
curried	12	12
currier	11	11
currieries	14	14
curriers	12	12
curriery	14	14
curries	11	11
curring	14	14
currish	13	13
currishly	18	18
currs	9	9
curry	11	11
currycomb	24	24
currycombed	27	27
currycombing	30	30
currycombs	25	25
currying	17	17
curs	8	8
curse	9	9
cursed	11	11
curseder	13	13
cursedest	14	14