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
greaten	10	10
greatened	13	13
greatening	16	16
greatens	11	11
greater	9	9
greatest	10	10
greathearted	17	17
greatheartedly	22	22
greatly	12	12
greatness	12	12
greatnesses	14	14
greats	8	8
greave	12	12
greaved	14	14
greaves	13	13
grebe	10	10
grebes	11	11
grecize	21	21
grecized	23	23
grecizes	22	22
grecizing	26	26
gree	6	6
greed	8	8
greedier	11	11
greediest	12	12