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
grommeted	18	18
grommeting	21	21
grommets	16	16
gromwell	18	18
gromwells	19	19
groom	10	10
groomed	13	13
groomer	12	12
groomers	13	13
grooming	16	16
grooms	11	11
groomsman	18	18
groomsmen	18	18
groove	12	12
grooved	14	14
groover	13	13
groovers	14	14
grooves	13	13
groovier	14	14
grooviest	15	15
groovily	17	17
grooving	17	17
groovy	14	14
grope	10	10
groped	12	12