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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
gremmies	16	16
gremmy	16	16
grenade	11	11
grenades	12	12
grenadier	13	13
grenadiers	14	14
grenadine	14	14
grenadines	15	15
grew	9	9
grewsome	16	16
grewsomer	17	17
grewsomest	18	18
grey	8	8
greyed	11	11
greyer	10	10
greyest	11	11
greyhen	14	14
greyhens	15	15
greyhound	18	18
greyhounds	19	19
greying	14	14
greyish	13	13
greylag	14	14
greylags	15	15
greyly	13	13