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
grubbed	17	17
grubber	16	16
grubbers	17	17
grubbier	17	17
grubbiest	18	18
grubbily	20	20
grubbiness	20	20
grubbing	20	20
grubby	17	17
grubs	11	11
grubstake	19	19
grubstaked	21	21
grubstaker	20	20
grubstakers	21	21
grubstakes	20	20
grubstaking	24	24
grubworm	20	20
grubworms	21	21
grudge	12	12
grudged	14	14
grudger	13	13
grudgers	14	14
grudges	13	13
grudging	17	17
grudgingly	22	22