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
girth	9	9
girthed	12	12
girthing	15	15
girths	10	10
girting	12	12
girts	7	7
gisarme	12	12
gisarmes	13	13
gittern	10	10
gitterns	11	11
giver	11	11
givers	12	12
gizzard	28	28
gizzards	29	29
glabellar	17	17
glabrate	14	14
glabrous	15	15
glacier	13	13
glaciers	14	14
gladder	12	12
gladiator	13	13
gladiatorial	17	17
gladiators	14	14
gladier	11	11
gladlier	13	13