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
gravamen	18	18
gravamens	19	19
gravamina	19	19
grave	11	11
graved	13	13
gravel	13	13
graveled	16	16
graveless	16	16
graveling	19	19
gravelled	18	18
gravelling	21	21
gravelly	18	18
gravels	14	14
gravely	16	16
graven	13	13
graveness	16	16
gravenesses	18	18
graver	12	12
gravers	13	13
graves	12	12
graveside	16	16
gravesides	17	17
gravest	13	13
gravestone	17	17
gravestones	18	18