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
gheraos	11	11
gherkin	16	16
gherkins	17	17
ghostier	12	12
ghostlier	14	14
ghostwrite	17	17
ghostwriter	18	18
ghostwriters	19	19
ghostwriting	22	22
ghostwritten	20	20
ghostwrote	17	17
giaour	9	9
giaours	10	10
giardia	10	10
giardias	11	11
giardiases	13	13
giardiasis	13	13
gibber	14	14
gibbered	17	17
gibberellin	22	22
gibberellins	23	23
gibbering	20	20
gibberish	19	19
gibberishes	21	21
gibbers	15	15