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
generals	12	12
generalship	20	20
generalships	21	21
generate	11	11
generated	13	13
generates	12	12
generating	16	16
generation	14	14
generational	17	17
generationally	22	22
generations	15	15
generative	17	17
generator	12	12
generators	13	13
generatrices	18	18
generatrix	20	20
generic	13	13
generically	21	21
genericness	18	18
generics	14	14
generosities	15	15
generosity	15	15
generous	12	12
generously	17	17
generousness	17	17