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
gleamer	13	13
gleamers	14	14
gleamier	14	14
gleaner	11	11
gleaners	12	12
gleetier	11	11
glengarries	17	17
glengarry	17	17
glibber	16	16
glider	10	10
gliders	11	11
glimmer	16	16
glimmered	19	19
glimmering	22	22
glimmers	17	17
glimpser	17	17
glimpsers	18	18
glintier	12	12
glissader	13	13
glissaders	14	14
glister	10	10
glistered	13	13
glistering	16	16
glisters	11	11
glitchier	17	17