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
german	12	12
germander	16	16
germanders	17	17
germane	13	13
germanely	18	18
germanic	17	17
germanium	19	19
germaniums	20	20
germanization	29	29
germanizations	30	30
germanize	24	24
germanized	26	26
germanizes	25	25
germanizing	29	29
germans	13	13
germen	12	12
germens	13	13
germfree	16	16
germicidal	20	20
germicide	18	18
germicides	19	19
germier	12	12
germiest	13	13
germina	13	13
germinability	25	25