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
gruffily	20	20
gruffing	20	20
gruffish	19	19
gruffly	19	19
gruffness	19	19
gruffnesses	21	21
gruffs	15	15
gruffy	17	17
grugru	12	12
grugrus	13	13
gruiform	17	17
grum	10	10
grumble	17	17
grumbled	19	19
grumbler	18	18
grumblers	19	19
grumbles	18	18
grumblier	19	19
grumbliest	20	20
grumbling	22	22
grumblingly	27	27
grumbly	19	19
grume	11	11
grumes	12	12
grummer	16	16