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
gurdies	11	11
gurdwara	15	15
gurdwaras	16	16
gurdy	11	11
gurge	10	10
gurged	12	12
gurges	11	11
gurging	15	15
gurgle	12	12
gurgled	14	14
gurgles	13	13
gurglet	13	13
gurglets	14	14
gurglier	14	14
gurgliest	15	15
gurgling	17	17
gurgly	14	14
gurnard	12	12
gurnards	13	13
gurnet	10	10
gurnets	11	11
gurney	12	12
gurneys	13	13
gurries	10	10
gurry	10	10