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
gondoliers	15	15
goner	8	8
goners	9	9
goniometer	16	16
goniometers	17	17
goniometric	20	20
goniometry	18	18
gonophore	17	17
gonophores	18	18
gonopore	14	14
gonopores	15	15
gonorrhea	14	14
gonorrheal	16	16
gonorrheas	15	15
goober	11	11
goobers	12	12
goodlier	12	12
goofier	12	12
gooier	8	8
gooneries	12	12
goonery	12	12
goonier	10	10
goopier	12	12
gooral	9	9
goorals	10	10