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
gentrifies	16	16
gentrify	16	16
gentrifying	22	22
gentry	11	11
geocacher	19	19
geocentric	19	19
geocentrically	27	27
geochemistries	24	24
geochemistry	24	24
geochronologic	28	28
geochronologies	26	26
geochronologist	26	26
geochronology	26	26
geographer	19	19
geographers	20	20
geographic	22	22
geographical	25	25
geographically	30	30
geographies	20	20
geography	20	20
geohydrologic	26	26
geohydrologist	24	24
geohydrologists	25	25
geohydrology	24	24
geologer	13	13