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
bachelorhood	24	24
bachelorhoods	25	25
bachelors	18	18
bacillar	16	16
bacillary	19	19
bacitracin	20	20
bacitracins	21	21
backbar	20	20
backbars	21	21
backbencher	30	30
backbenchers	31	31
backbiter	22	22
backbiters	23	23
backboard	23	23
backboards	24	24
backbreaker	28	28
backbreakers	29	29
backbreaking	32	32
backcountries	28	28
backcountry	28	28
backcourt	23	23
backcourtman	30	30
backcourtmen	30	30
backcourts	24	24
backcross	22	22