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
grungier	14	14
grungiest	15	15
grungy	14	14
grunion	12	12
grunions	13	13
grunt	9	9
grunted	12	12
grunter	11	11
grunters	12	12
grunting	15	15
gruntle	12	12
gruntled	14	14
gruntles	13	13
gruntling	17	17
grunts	10	10
grushie	12	12
grutch	14	14
grutched	17	17
grutches	16	16
grutching	20	20
grutten	11	11
gruyere	12	12
gruyeres	13	13
gryphon	17	17
gryphons	18	18