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
grodier	10	10
grodiest	11	11
grody	10	10
grog	8	8
groggeries	16	16
groggery	16	16
groggier	14	14
groggiest	15	15
groggily	17	17
grogginess	17	17
groggy	14	14
grogram	14	14
grograms	15	15
grogs	9	9
grogshop	17	17
grogshops	18	18
groin	8	8
groined	11	11
groining	14	14
groins	9	9
grok	10	10
grokked	18	18
grokking	21	21
groks	11	11
grommet	15	15