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
grinning	15	15
grinningly	20	20
grins	8	8
griot	7	7
griots	8	8
grip	9	9
gripe	10	10
griped	12	12
griper	11	11
gripers	12	12
gripes	11	11
gripey	13	13
gripier	12	12
gripiest	13	13
griping	15	15
gripingly	20	20
gripman	16	16
gripmen	16	16
grippe	14	14
gripped	16	16
gripper	15	15
grippers	16	16
grippes	15	15
grippier	16	16
grippiest	17	17