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
geotropisms	19	19
gerah	9	9
gerahs	10	10
geranial	12	12
geranials	13	13
geraniol	12	12
geraniols	13	13
geranium	15	15
geraniums	16	16
gerardia	11	11
gerardias	12	12
gerbera	12	12
gerberas	13	13
gerbil	12	12
gerbille	15	15
gerbilles	16	16
gerbils	13	13
gerent	9	9
gerents	10	10
gerenuk	15	15
gerenuks	16	16
geriatric	14	14
geriatrician	18	18
geriatrics	15	15
germ	9	9