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
gallantries	16	16
gallantry	16	16
gallbladder	21	21
gallbladders	22	22
galleria	12	12
gallerias	13	13
galleried	14	14
galleries	13	13
gallery	13	13
gallerygoer	19	19
gallerygoers	20	20
gallerying	19	19
galleryite	16	16
galleryites	17	17
galliard	13	13
galliards	14	14
gallimaufries	24	24
gallimaufry	24	24
gallinipper	22	22
gallinippers	23	23
galloper	15	15
gallopers	16	16
galore	9	9
galores	10	10
galvanizer	27	27