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
granulitic	18	18
granulocyte	21	21
granulocytes	22	22
granulocytic	25	25
granuloma	17	17
granulomas	18	18
granulomata	19	19
granulomatous	22	22
granulose	14	14
granuloses	15	15
granulosis	15	15
granum	13	13
grape	10	10
grapefruit	19	19
grapefruits	20	20
grapelike	19	19
graperies	14	14
grapery	14	14
grapes	11	11
grapeshot	16	16
grapevine	19	19
grapevines	20	20
grapey	13	13
graph	12	12
graphed	15	15