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
grazier	18	18
graziers	19	19
grazing	21	21
grazings	22	22
grazioso	19	19
grease	8	8
greased	10	10
greaseless	13	13
greasepaint	17	17
greasepaints	18	18
greaseproof	19	19
greaser	9	9
greasers	10	10
greases	9	9
greasewood	16	16
greasewoods	17	17
greasier	10	10
greasiest	11	11
greasily	13	13
greasiness	13	13
greasing	13	13
greasy	10	10
great	7	7
greatcoat	14	14
greatcoats	15	15