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
gorged	11	11
gorgedly	16	16
gorgeous	13	13
gorgeously	18	18
gorgeousness	18	18
gorger	10	10
gorgerin	13	13
gorgerins	14	14
gorgers	11	11
gorges	10	10
gorget	10	10
gorgeted	13	13
gorgets	11	11
gorging	14	14
gorgon	11	11
gorgonize	23	23
gorgonized	25	25
gorgonizes	24	24
gorgonizing	28	28
gorgons	12	12
gorhen	11	11
gorhens	12	12
gorier	8	8
goriest	9	9
gorilla	11	11