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
gripping	19	19
grippingly	24	24
gripple	16	16
grippy	16	16
grips	10	10
gripsack	20	20
gripsacks	21	21
gript	10	10
gripy	12	12
grisaille	13	13
grisailles	14	14
griseofulvin	24	24
griseofulvins	25	25
griseous	11	11
grisette	10	10
grisettes	11	11
griskin	14	14
griskins	15	15
grislier	11	11
grisliest	12	12
grisliness	14	14
grisly	11	11
grison	9	9
grisons	10	10
grist	7	7