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
gazers	17	17
gazetteer	20	20
gazetteers	21	21
gazillionaire	27	27
gazillionaires	28	28
gazumper	26	26
gazumpers	27	27
gazunder	22	22
gazundered	25	25
gazundering	28	28
gazunders	23	23
gear	6	6
gearbox	19	19
gearboxes	21	21
gearcase	13	13
gearcases	14	14
gearchange	20	20
gearchanges	21	21
geared	9	9
gearhead	13	13
gearheads	14	14
gearing	12	12
gearings	13	13
gearless	11	11
gears	7	7