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
grandpas	15	15
grands	10	10
grandsir	12	12
grandsire	13	13
grandsires	14	14
grandsirs	13	13
grandson	13	13
grandsons	14	14
grandstand	16	16
grandstanded	19	19
grandstander	18	18
grandstanders	19	19
grandstanding	22	22
grandstands	17	17
granduncle	20	20
granduncles	21	21
grange	11	11
granger	12	12
grangerism	18	18
grangers	13	13
granges	12	12
granita	10	10
granitas	11	11
granite	10	10
granitelike	19	19