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
greedily	14	14
greediness	14	14
greeds	9	9
greedy	11	11
greegree	12	12
greegrees	13	13
greeing	12	12
greek	11	11
green	8	8
greenback	22	22
greenbacker	24	24
greenbackers	25	25
greenbackism	28	28
greenbacks	23	23
greenbelt	16	16
greenbelts	17	17
greenbrier	16	16
greenbriers	17	17
greenbug	17	17
greenbugs	18	18
greened	11	11
greener	10	10
greeneries	13	13
greenery	13	13
greenest	11	11