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
gnarlier	12	12
gnarliest	13	13
gnarling	15	15
gnarls	10	10
gnarly	12	12
gnarr	8	8
gnarred	11	11
gnarring	14	14
gnarrs	9	9
gnars	8	8
gnatcatcher	22	22
gnatcatchers	23	23
gnattier	11	11
gnawer	12	12
gnawers	13	13
goalkeeper	20	20
goalkeepers	21	21
goaltender	15	15
goaltenders	16	16
goalward	15	15
goatherd	13	13
goatherds	14	14
goatier	9	9
goatsucker	20	20
goatsuckers	21	21