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
guerdoned	15	15
guerdoning	18	18
guerdons	13	13
gueridon	13	13
gueridons	14	14
guerilla	13	13
guerillas	14	14
guernsey	14	14
guernseys	15	15
guerrilla	14	14
guerrillas	15	15
guesser	10	10
guessers	11	11
guesswork	19	19
guessworks	20	20
guider	10	10
guiders	11	11
guilder	12	12
guilders	13	13
guiltier	12	12
guipure	14	14
guipures	15	15
guiro	8	8
guiros	9	9
guisard	11	11