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
grummest	17	17
grummet	16	16
grummeted	19	19
grummeting	22	22
grummets	17	17
grumose	13	13
grumous	14	14
grump	14	14
grumped	17	17
grumphie	19	19
grumphies	20	20
grumphy	20	20
grumpier	17	17
grumpiest	18	18
grumpily	20	20
grumpiness	20	20
grumpinesses	22	22
grumping	20	20
grumpish	19	19
grumps	15	15
grumpy	17	17
grunge	12	12
grunger	13	13
grungers	14	14
grunges	13	13