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
gangsterish	18	18
gangsterism	19	19
gangsterisms	20	20
gangsters	14	14
ganister	11	11
ganisters	12	12
gannetries	14	14
gannetry	14	14
gannister	13	13
gannisters	14	14
gantries	11	11
gantry	11	11
gaolbird	15	15
gaolbirds	16	16
gaoler	9	9
gaolers	10	10
gaper	10	10
gapers	11	11
gapeworm	19	19
gapeworms	20	20
gappier	15	15
gar	5	5
garage	10	10
garaged	12	12
garageman	17	17