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
graveyard	18	18
graveyards	19	19
gravid	13	13
gravida	14	14
gravidae	15	15
gravidas	15	15
gravidities	18	18
gravidity	18	18
gravidly	18	18
gravies	13	13
gravimeter	19	19
gravimeters	20	20
gravimetric	23	23
gravimetrically	31	31
gravimetries	21	21
gravimetry	21	21
graving	16	16
gravitas	14	14
gravitases	16	16
gravitate	15	15
gravitated	17	17
gravitates	16	16
gravitating	20	20
gravitation	18	18
gravitational	21	21