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
giraffe	15	15
giraffes	16	16
giraffish	19	19
girandole	14	14
girandoles	15	15
girasol	10	10
girasole	11	11
girasoles	12	12
girasols	11	11
gird	7	7
girded	10	10
girder	9	9
girders	10	10
girding	13	13
girdle	10	10
girdled	12	12
girdler	11	11
girdlers	12	12
girdles	11	11
girdling	15	15
girds	8	8
girl	7	7
girlfriend	18	18
girlfriends	19	19
girlhood	14	14