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
grandiose	13	13
grandiosely	18	18
grandioseness	18	18
grandiosities	17	17
grandiosity	17	17
grandioso	13	13
grandkid	17	17
grandkids	18	18
grandly	14	14
grandma	14	14
grandmas	15	15
grandmother	20	20
grandmotherly	25	25
grandmothers	21	21
grandnephew	24	24
grandnephews	25	25
grandness	14	14
grandnesses	16	16
grandniece	18	18
grandnieces	19	19
grandpa	14	14
grandparent	19	19
grandparental	22	22
grandparenthood	26	26
grandparents	20	20