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
gouramis	14	14
gourd	9	9
gourde	10	10
gourdes	11	11
gourdful	17	17
gourdfuls	18	18
gourds	10	10
gourmand	16	16
gourmandise	19	19
gourmandises	20	20
gourmandism	22	22
gourmandize	28	28
gourmandized	30	30
gourmandizes	29	29
gourmandizing	33	33
gourmands	17	17
gourmet	13	13
gourmets	14	14
goutier	10	10
govern	13	13
governable	21	21
governance	21	21
governances	22	22
governed	16	16
governess	16	16