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
curtseyed	16	16
curtseying	19	19
curtseys	14	14
curtsied	13	13
curtsies	12	12
curtsy	12	12
curtsying	18	18
curule	12	12
curvaceous	22	22
curvacious	22	22
curvature	18	18
curvatures	19	19
curve	13	13
curveball	22	22
curveballed	25	25
curveballing	28	28
curveballs	23	23
curved	15	15
curvedly	20	20
curves	14	14
curvet	14	14
curveted	17	17
curveting	20	20
curvets	15	15
curvetted	18	18