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
backstrokers	26	26
backstrokes	25	25
backswimmer	30	30
backswimmers	31	31
backsword	23	23
backswords	24	24
backtrack	26	26
backtracked	29	29
backtracking	32	32
backtracks	27	27
backward	22	22
backwardly	27	27
backwardness	27	27
backwardnesses	29	29
backwards	23	23
backwater	22	22
backwaters	23	23
backwoodsier	26	26
backwrap	24	24
backwraps	25	25
backyard	21	21
backyards	22	22
bacteremia	19	19
bacteremias	20	20
bacteremic	22	22