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
guarddogs	16	16
guarded	12	12
guardedly	17	17
guardedness	17	17
guarder	11	11
guarders	12	12
guardhouse	17	17
guardhouses	18	18
guardian	13	13
guardians	14	14
guardianship	22	22
guardianships	23	23
guarding	15	15
guardrail	14	14
guardrails	15	15
guardroom	16	16
guardrooms	17	17
guards	10	10
guardsman	17	17
guardsmen	17	17
guars	8	8
guayabera	17	17
guayaberas	18	18
gubernatorial	21	21
guerdon	12	12