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
garrisoned	14	14
garrisoning	17	17
garrisons	12	12
garron	9	9
garrons	10	10
garrote	9	9
garroted	11	11
garroter	10	10
garroters	11	11
garrotes	10	10
garroting	14	14
garrotte	10	10
garrotted	12	12
garrottes	11	11
garrotting	15	15
garrulities	15	15
garrulity	15	15
garrulous	14	14
garrulously	19	19
garrulousness	19	19
gars	6	6
garter	8	8
gartered	11	11
gartering	14	14
garters	9	9