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
curtailment	20	20
curtailments	21	21
curtails	13	13
curtain	12	12
curtained	15	15
curtaining	18	18
curtainless	17	17
curtains	13	13
curtal	11	11
curtalax	20	20
curtalaxes	22	22
curtals	12	12
curtana	12	12
curtanas	13	13
curtate	11	11
curter	10	10
curtesies	13	13
curtest	11	11
curtesy	13	13
curtilage	16	16
curtilages	17	17
curtly	13	13
curtness	13	13
curtnesses	15	15
curtsey	13	13