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
grillroom	16	16
grillrooms	17	17
grills	10	10
grillwork	20	20
grillworks	21	21
grilse	9	9
grilses	10	10
grim	9	9
grimace	15	15
grimaced	17	17
grimacer	16	16
grimacers	17	17
grimaces	16	16
grimacing	20	20
grimalkin	20	20
grimalkins	21	21
grime	10	10
grimed	12	12
grimes	11	11
grimier	12	12
grimiest	13	13
grimily	15	15
griminess	15	15
griminesses	17	17
griming	15	15