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
azurites	18	18
babbitries	19	19
babbitry	19	19
babbler	17	17
babblers	18	18
babier	12	12
babirusa	15	15
babirusas	16	16
babyproof	23	23
babyproofed	26	26
babyproofing	29	29
babyproofs	24	24
babysitter	18	18
babysitters	19	19
baccalaureate	24	24
baccalaureates	25	25
baccara	16	16
baccaras	17	17
baccarat	17	17
baccarats	18	18
bachelor	17	17
bachelordom	24	24
bachelordoms	25	25
bachelorette	21	21
bachelorettes	22	22