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
grimly	14	14
grimmer	15	15
grimmest	16	16
grimness	14	14
grimnesses	16	16
grimoire	13	13
grimoires	14	14
grimy	12	12
grin	7	7
grinch	14	14
grinches	16	16
grind	9	9
grinded	12	12
grinder	11	11
grinderies	14	14
grinders	12	12
grindery	14	14
grinding	15	15
grindingly	20	20
grinds	10	10
grindstone	15	15
grindstones	16	16
grinned	12	12
grinner	11	11
grinners	12	12