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
backcrossed	25	25
backcrosses	24	24
backcrossing	28	28
backdoor	19	19
backdrop	22	22
backdropped	29	29
backdropping	32	32
backdrops	23	23
backdropt	23	23
backer	16	16
backers	17	17
backfire	21	21
backfired	23	23
backfires	22	22
backfiring	26	26
background	25	25
backgrounder	27	27
backgrounders	28	28
backhander	24	24
backhanders	25	25
backlasher	23	23
backlashers	24	24
backpacker	30	30
backpackers	31	31
backrest	18	18