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
bacteria	14	14
bacterial	16	16
bacterially	21	21
bacterias	15	15
bactericidal	23	23
bactericide	21	21
bactericides	22	22
bacterin	15	15
bacterins	16	16
bacteriocidal	24	24
bacteriocide	22	22
bacteriocides	23	23
bacteriocin	21	21
bacteriocins	22	22
bacteriologic	25	25
bacteriological	28	28
bacteriologist	23	23
bacteriologists	24	24
bacteriology	23	23
bacteriolyses	22	22
bacteriolysis	22	22
bacteriolytic	25	25
bacteriophage	26	26
bacteriophages	27	27
bacteriophagies	28	28