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
golder	10	10
goldurn	13	13
goldurns	14	14
golfer	12	12
golfers	13	13
goliard	11	11
goliardic	16	16
goliards	12	12
gombroon	17	17
gombroons	18	18
gomer	10	10
gomeral	13	13
gomerals	14	14
gomerel	13	13
gomerels	14	14
gomeril	13	13
gomerils	14	14
gomers	11	11
gonadotrophic	25	25
gonadotrophin	23	23
gonadotrophins	24	24
gonadotropic	22	22
gonadotropin	20	20
gonadotropins	21	21
gondolier	14	14