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
grotesque	21	21
grotesquely	26	26
grotesqueness	26	26
grotesquerie	24	24
grotesqueries	25	25
grotesquery	25	25
grotesques	22	22
grots	7	7
grottier	10	10
grottiest	11	11
grotto	8	8
grottoed	11	11
grottoes	10	10
grottos	9	9
grotty	10	10
grouch	14	14
grouched	17	17
grouches	16	16
grouchier	17	17
grouchiest	18	18
grouchily	20	20
grouchiness	20	20
grouching	20	20
grouchy	17	17
ground	11	11