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
grister	9	9
gristers	10	10
gristle	10	10
gristles	11	11
gristlier	12	12
gristliest	13	13
gristliness	15	15
gristly	12	12
gristmill	16	16
gristmills	17	17
grists	8	8
grit	6	6
grith	9	9
griths	10	10
grits	7	7
gritted	10	10
gritter	9	9
gritters	10	10
grittier	10	10
grittiest	11	11
grittily	13	13
grittiness	13	13
gritting	13	13
gritty	10	10
grivet	12	12