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
genitor	10	10
genitors	11	11
genitourinary	20	20
geniture	12	12
genitures	13	13
gennaker	16	16
gennakers	17	17
genogram	16	16
genograms	17	17
genre	8	8
genres	9	9
genro	8	8
genros	9	9
genteeler	13	13
gentleperson	20	20
gentlepersons	21	21
gentler	11	11
gentrice	14	14
gentrices	15	15
gentries	11	11
gentrification	24	24
gentrifications	25	25
gentrified	17	17
gentrifier	16	16
gentrifiers	17	17