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
gursh	10	10
gurshes	12	12
guru	8	8
gurus	9	9
guruship	17	17
guruships	18	18
gusher	11	11
gushers	12	12
gushier	12	12
gustatorily	17	17
gustatory	14	14
gustier	10	10
gutsier	10	10
gutter	9	9
guttered	12	12
guttering	15	15
gutterings	16	16
gutters	10	10
guttersnipe	18	18
guttersnipes	19	19
guttersnipish	22	22
guttery	12	12
guttier	10	10
guttler	11	11
guttlers	12	12