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
governesses	18	18
governessy	19	19
governing	19	19
government	21	21
governmental	24	24
governmentalism	30	30
governmentalist	27	27
governmentalize	36	36
governmentally	29	29
governmentese	24	24
governments	22	22
governor	15	15
governorate	18	18
governorates	19	19
governors	16	16
governorship	24	24
governorships	25	25
governs	14	14
graal	8	8
graals	9	9
grab	9	9
grabbed	16	16
grabber	15	15
grabbers	16	16
grabbier	16	16