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
glosser	10	10
glossers	11	11
glossier	11	11
glossographer	23	23
glossographers	24	24
glover	13	13
glovers	14	14
glower	12	12
glowered	15	15
glowering	18	18
glowers	13	13
glowworm	20	20
glowworms	21	21
glucocorticoid	28	28
glucocorticoids	29	29
glucuronidase	23	23
glucuronidases	24	24
glucuronide	21	21
glucuronides	22	22
gluer	9	9
gluers	10	10
gluier	10	10
glummer	17	17
glumpier	18	18
glutaraldehyde	25	25