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
grassroot	11	11
grassroots	12	12
grassy	10	10
grat	6	6
grate	7	7
grated	9	9
grateful	15	15
gratefuller	19	19
gratefullest	20	20
gratefully	20	20
gratefulness	20	20
grater	8	8
graters	9	9
grates	8	8
graticule	16	16
graticules	17	17
gratification	22	22
gratifications	23	23
gratified	15	15
gratifies	14	14
gratify	14	14
gratifying	20	20
gratifyingly	25	25
gratin	9	9
gratine	10	10