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
gravitationally	26	26
gravitations	19	19
gravitative	21	21
gravities	15	15
gravitino	16	16
gravitinos	17	17
graviton	15	15
gravitons	16	16
gravity	15	15
gravlaks	19	19
gravlax	21	21
gravure	14	14
gravures	15	15
gravy	13	13
grawlix	20	20
grawlixes	22	22
gray	8	8
grayback	22	22
graybacks	23	23
graybeard	17	17
graybeards	18	18
grayed	11	11
grayer	10	10
grayest	11	11
grayfish	17	17