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
guacharo	16	16
guacharoes	18	18
guacharos	17	17
guar	7	7
guarache	16	16
guaraches	17	17
guarana	11	11
guaranas	12	12
guarani	11	11
guaranies	13	13
guaranis	12	12
guarantee	13	13
guaranteed	15	15
guaranteeing	19	19
guarantees	14	14
guarantied	15	15
guaranties	14	14
guarantor	13	13
guarantors	14	14
guaranty	14	14
guarantying	20	20
guard	9	9
guardant	13	13
guardants	14	14
guarddog	15	15