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
gaster	8	8
gasters	9	9
gasthauser	15	15
gastraea	10	10
gastraeas	11	11
gastral	10	10
gastrea	9	9
gastreas	10	10
gastrectomies	21	21
gastrectomy	21	21
gastric	12	12
gastrin	10	10
gastrins	11	11
gastritides	14	14
gastritis	11	11
gastritises	13	13
gastrocnemii	21	21
gastrocnemius	23	23
gastroduodenal	21	21
gastroenteritis	18	18
gastrolith	15	15
gastroliths	16	16
gastronome	16	16
gastronomes	17	17
gastronomic	20	20