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
glorias	10	10
gloried	11	11
glories	10	10
glorification	23	23
glorifications	24	24
glorified	16	16
glorifier	15	15
glorifiers	16	16
glorifies	15	15
glorify	15	15
glorifying	21	21
gloriole	12	12
glorioles	13	13
glorious	12	12
gloriously	17	17
gloriousness	17	17
glory	10	10
glorying	16	16
glossarial	14	14
glossaries	13	13
glossarist	13	13
glossarists	14	14
glossary	13	13
glossator	12	12
glossators	13	13