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
greenfield	18	18
greenfields	19	19
greenfinch	22	22
greenfinches	24	24
greenflies	17	17
greenfly	17	17
greengage	16	16
greengages	17	17
greengrocer	19	19
greengroceries	22	22
greengrocers	20	20
greengrocery	22	22
greenhead	15	15
greenheads	16	16
greenheart	15	15
greenhearts	16	16
greenhorn	15	15
greenhorns	16	16
greenhouse	16	16
greenhouses	17	17
greenie	10	10
greenier	11	11
greenies	11	11
greeniest	12	12
greening	14	14