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
gearshift	16	16
gearshifts	17	17
gearwheel	17	17
gearwheels	18	18
geekier	13	13
geezer	17	17
geezers	18	18
gelder	10	10
gelders	11	11
gematria	13	13
gematrias	14	14
gemfibrozil	32	32
gemfibrozils	33	33
gemmier	15	15
gendarme	15	15
gendarmerie	18	18
gendarmeries	19	19
gendarmery	19	19
gendarmes	16	16
gender	10	10
gendered	13	13
gendering	16	16
genderless	15	15
genderlessness	20	20
genders	11	11