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
gramaryes	16	16
gramas	11	11
gramercies	18	18
gramercy	18	18
gramicidin	20	20
gramicidins	21	21
gramineous	17	17
graminivorous	24	24
gramma	14	14
grammar	15	15
grammarian	19	19
grammarians	20	20
grammars	16	16
grammas	15	15
grammatical	23	23
grammaticality	28	28
grammatically	28	28
grammaticalness	28	28
gramme	14	14
grammes	15	15
gramophone	21	21
gramophones	22	22
gramp	13	13
grampa	14	14
grampas	15	15