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
groupies	14	14
grouping	17	17
groupings	18	18
groupoid	15	15
groupoids	16	16
groups	12	12
groupthink	23	23
groupthinks	24	24
groupuscule	23	23
groupuscules	24	24
groupware	18	18
groupwares	19	19
grouse	9	9
groused	11	11
grouser	10	10
grousers	11	11
grouses	10	10
grousing	14	14
grout	8	8
grouted	11	11
grouter	10	10
grouters	11	11
groutier	11	11
groutiest	12	12
grouting	14	14