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
graduate	12	12
graduated	14	14
graduates	13	13
graduating	17	17
graduation	15	15
graduations	16	16
graduator	13	13
graduators	14	14
gradus	10	10
graduses	12	12
graecize	22	22
graecized	24	24
graecizes	23	23
graecizing	27	27
graffiti	16	16
graffitied	19	19
graffitiing	22	22
graffiting	21	21
graffitis	17	17
graffitist	18	18
graffitists	19	19
graffito	16	16
graft	10	10
graftage	15	15
graftages	16	16