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
grandchild	21	21
grandchildren	25	25
granddad	14	14
granddaddies	19	19
granddaddy	19	19
granddads	15	15
granddam	16	16
granddams	17	17
granddaughter	23	23
granddaughters	24	24
grandee	11	11
grandees	12	12
grander	11	11
grandest	12	12
grandeur	13	13
grandeurs	14	14
grandfather	20	20
grandfatherly	25	25
grandfathers	21	21
grandiflora	19	19
grandifloras	20	20
grandiloquence	33	33
grandiloquences	34	34
grandiloquent	29	29
grandiloquently	34	34