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
gastrulates	15	15
gastrulating	19	19
gastrulation	17	17
gastrulations	18	18
gasworks	17	17
gatcher	14	14
gatchers	15	15
gatekeeper	19	19
gatekeepers	20	20
gater	7	7
gaters	8	8
gather	10	10
gathered	13	13
gatherer	12	12
gatherers	13	13
gathering	16	16
gatherings	17	17
gathers	11	11
gator	7	7
gators	8	8
gaucher	15	15
gaucherie	17	17
gaucheries	18	18
gauchers	16	16
gauderies	13	13