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
garganey	15	15
garganeys	16	16
gargantuan	17	17
garget	10	10
gargets	11	11
gargety	13	13
gargle	11	11
gargled	13	13
gargler	12	12
garglers	13	13
gargles	12	12
gargling	16	16
gargoyle	15	15
gargoyled	17	17
gargoyles	16	16
garigue	12	12
garigues	13	13
garish	10	10
garishly	15	15
garishness	15	15
garland	12	12
garlanded	15	15
garlanding	18	18
garlands	13	13
garlic	12	12