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
gerontocrats	18	18
gerontologic	21	21
gerontological	24	24
gerontologies	19	19
gerontologist	19	19
gerontologists	20	20
gerontology	19	19
gerrymander	20	20
gerrymandered	23	23
gerrymandering	26	26
gerrymanders	21	21
gerund	11	11
gerundive	18	18
gerundives	19	19
gerunds	12	12
gesneria	11	11
gesneriad	13	13
gesneriads	14	14
gesticulator	19	19
gesticulators	20	20
gesticulatory	22	22
gestural	12	12
gesturally	17	17
gesture	10	10
gestured	12	12