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
glarier	10	10
glariest	11	11
glaring	13	13
glaringly	18	18
glaringness	18	18
glary	10	10
glassblower	21	21
glassblowers	22	22
glassier	11	11
glassmaker	20	20
glassmakers	21	21
glassware	15	15
glasswares	16	16
glasswork	19	19
glassworker	21	21
glassworkers	22	22
glassworks	20	20
glasswort	15	15
glassworts	16	16
glazer	18	18
glazers	19	19
glazier	19	19
glazieries	22	22
glaziers	20	20
glaziery	22	22