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
graptolite	16	16
graptolites	17	17
grapy	12	12
grasp	10	10
graspable	18	18
grasped	13	13
grasper	12	12
graspers	13	13
grasping	16	16
graspingly	21	21
graspingness	21	21
grasps	11	11
grass	7	7
grassed	10	10
grasses	9	9
grasshopper	21	21
grasshoppers	22	22
grassier	10	10
grassiest	11	11
grassily	13	13
grassing	13	13
grassland	14	14
grasslands	15	15
grassless	12	12
grasslike	16	16