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
gridlocked	22	22
gridlocking	25	25
gridlocks	20	20
grids	8	8
grief	10	10
griefs	11	11
grievance	19	19
grievances	20	20
grievant	15	15
grievants	16	16
grieve	12	12
grieved	14	14
griever	13	13
grievers	14	14
grieves	13	13
grieving	17	17
grievous	15	15
grievously	20	20
grievousness	20	20
griff	13	13
griffe	14	14
griffes	15	15
griffin	16	16
griffins	17	17
griffon	16	16