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
gradeless	13	13
grader	9	9
graders	10	10
grades	9	9
gradient	12	12
gradients	13	13
gradin	10	10
gradine	11	11
gradines	12	12
grading	13	13
gradins	11	11
gradiometer	17	17
gradiometers	18	18
grads	8	8
gradual	12	12
gradualism	18	18
gradualisms	19	19
gradualist	15	15
gradualistic	20	20
gradualists	16	16
gradually	17	17
gradualness	17	17
graduals	13	13
graduand	14	14
graduands	15	15