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
gratinee	11	11
gratineed	13	13
gratineeing	17	17
gratinees	12	12
grating	12	12
gratingly	17	17
gratings	13	13
gratins	10	10
gratis	8	8
gratitude	13	13
gratitudes	14	14
gratuities	13	13
gratuitous	14	14
gratuitously	19	19
gratuitousness	19	19
gratuity	13	13
gratulate	13	13
gratulated	15	15
gratulates	14	14
gratulating	18	18
gratulation	16	16
gratulations	17	17
gratulatory	17	17
graupel	14	14
graupels	15	15