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
goffering	20	20
goffers	15	15
goggler	14	14
gogglers	15	15
gogglier	15	15
goiter	8	8
goitered	11	11
goiters	9	9
goitre	8	8
goitred	10	10
goitres	9	9
goitrogen	14	14
goitrogenic	19	19
goitrogenicity	24	24
goitrogens	15	15
goitrous	11	11
goldarn	12	12
goldarns	13	13
goldbrick	23	23
goldbricked	26	26
goldbricking	29	29
goldbricks	24	24
goldener	13	13
goldenrod	15	15
goldenrods	16	16