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
growler	13	13
growlers	14	14
growlier	14	14
growliest	15	15
growliness	17	17
growling	17	17
growlingly	22	22
growls	12	12
growly	14	14
grown	11	11
grownup	17	17
grownups	18	18
grows	10	10
growth	13	13
growthier	16	16
growthiest	17	17
growthiness	19	19
growths	14	14
growthy	16	16
groyne	11	11
groynes	12	12
grr	5	5
grrrl	8	8
grrrls	9	9
grub	10	10