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
grafted	13	13
grafter	12	12
grafters	13	13
grafting	16	16
grafts	11	11
graham	13	13
grahams	14	14
grail	8	8
grails	9	9
grain	8	8
grained	11	11
grainer	10	10
grainers	11	11
grainier	11	11
grainiest	12	12
graininess	14	14
graining	14	14
grainless	13	13
grains	9	9
grainy	11	11
gram	9	9
grama	10	10
gramaries	14	14
gramary	14	14
gramarye	15	15