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
gesturer	11	11
gesturers	12	12
gestures	11	11
gesturing	15	15
getter	8	8
gettered	11	11
gettering	14	14
getters	9	9
geyser	10	10
geysered	13	13
geysering	16	16
geyserite	13	13
geyserites	14	14
geysers	11	11
gharial	12	12
gharials	13	13
gharri	10	10
gharries	12	12
gharris	11	11
gharry	12	12
ghastlier	14	14
gherao	10	10
gheraoed	13	13
gheraoes	12	12
gheraoing	16	16