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
graciles	14	14
gracilis	14	14
gracilities	17	17
gracility	17	17
gracing	15	15
gracioso	13	13
graciosos	14	14
gracious	14	14
graciously	19	19
graciousness	19	19
graciousnesses	21	21
grackle	17	17
grackles	18	18
grad	7	7
gradable	15	15
gradate	10	10
gradated	12	12
gradates	11	11
gradating	15	15
gradation	13	13
gradational	16	16
gradationally	21	21
gradations	14	14
grade	8	8
graded	10	10