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
grayfishes	19	19
graying	14	14
grayish	13	13
graylag	14	14
graylags	15	15
grayling	16	16
graylings	17	17
grayly	13	13
graymail	16	16
graymails	17	17
grayness	13	13
graynesses	15	15
grayout	12	12
grayouts	13	13
grays	9	9
grayscale	17	17
graywacke	23	23
graywackes	24	24
grazable	23	23
graze	16	16
grazeable	24	24
grazed	18	18
grazer	17	17
grazers	18	18
grazes	17	17