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
gammoners	18	18
ganciclovir	25	25
ganciclovirs	26	26
gander	10	10
gandered	13	13
gandering	16	16
ganders	11	11
gangbanger	21	21
gangbangers	22	22
gangbuster	19	19
gangbusters	20	20
ganger	11	11
gangers	12	12
gangliar	14	14
ganglier	14	14
gangrel	13	13
gangrels	14	14
gangrene	14	14
gangrened	16	16
gangrenes	15	15
gangrening	19	19
gangrenous	17	17
gangster	13	13
gangsterdom	20	20
gangsterdoms	21	21