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
grue	7	7
gruel	9	9
grueled	12	12
grueler	11	11
gruelers	12	12
grueling	15	15
gruelingly	20	20
gruelings	16	16
gruelled	14	14
grueller	13	13
gruellers	14	14
gruelling	17	17
gruels	10	10
grues	8	8
gruesome	14	14
gruesomely	19	19
gruesomeness	19	19
gruesomer	15	15
gruesomest	16	16
gruff	14	14
gruffed	17	17
gruffer	16	16
gruffest	17	17
gruffier	17	17
gruffiest	18	18