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
grabbiest	17	17
grabbing	19	19
grabble	16	16
grabbled	18	18
grabbler	17	17
grabblers	18	18
grabbles	17	17
grabbling	21	21
grabby	16	16
graben	12	12
grabens	13	13
grabs	10	10
grace	10	10
graced	12	12
graceful	18	18
gracefuller	22	22
gracefullest	23	23
gracefully	23	23
gracefulness	23	23
graceless	15	15
gracelessly	20	20
gracelessness	20	20
graces	11	11
gracile	13	13
gracileness	18	18