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
greensands	15	15
greenshank	20	20
greenshanks	21	21
greensick	19	19
greensickness	24	24
greenskeeper	22	22
greenskeepers	23	23
greenstone	14	14
greenstones	15	15
greenstuff	20	20
greenstuffs	21	21
greensward	17	17
greenswards	18	18
greenth	12	12
greenths	13	13
greenwash	17	17
greenwashes	19	19
greenwashing	23	23
greenwashings	24	24
greenway	16	16
greenways	17	17
greenwing	18	18
greenwings	19	19
greenwood	16	16
greenwoods	17	17